Crime & Safety

Norwich Man Attempts to Flee Police By Swimming Across Montville Pond

He was reportedly involved in a crash earlier that evening.

MONTVILLE, CT- A Norwich man attempted to flee state police swimming away from them in Long Pond, the Norwich Bulletin reported.

Justin Pratt, 22, was found swimming away from troopers and ignoring commands to return Sunday evening, according to the Norwich Bulletin. He was brought ashore by fire department boats after he began struggling in the water.

Pratt was reportedly involved in a crash with a guardrail earlier that evening, after his car was found in a wooded area behind a North Stonington home, according to the Norwich Bulletin. He was charged with multiple violations and will appear in court July 5.

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