Crime & Safety
UPDATE: State Police on Manhunt for Connecticut Man Who Fled From Troopers
He was captured on Wednesday after fleeing from troopers on Tuesday.
State police have located a man wanted after an altercation with troopers on Tuesday.
The man was found in New York and was in custody, state police aid at 7:34 p.m. on Wednesday.
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A statewide manhunt is underway for Raymond Sprague, a man who fled from police on Tuesday.
Connecticut State police said a felony arrest warrant had been issued for Sprague and his picture is being distributed.
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Anyone who sees him can call 911, 860-626-1841 or text TIP711 with the information to 274637, state police said.
At 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday troopers attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Sprague at his residence on West Meadow Road in Sharon following an incident that occurred the previous night, state police said.
He fled from troopers and was thought to be in his residence, refusing to surrender to troopers, police said.
The area was also tracked with troopers, state police dog teams and the state police tactical team, state police said.
There was no threat to the community, state police said, but surrounding roads were closed for some time.

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