Westport Man Destroys Crack Pipe During Arrest: Cops

WESTPORT, CT — A 37-year-old Westport man destroyed the crack pipe police removed from his pocket during a search following a traffic stop Thursday afternoon, according to Westport police.

Charles Vosgueritchian was pulled over on I-95 southbound in Westport at about 2:15 p.m. by Off. James Baker because Vosgueritchian's vehicle had a non-working left brake light.

"Vosgueritchian was asked to exit the vehicle, and he consented to a body search," wrote police in a statement. "Officer Baker located a crack pipe in Vosgueritchian’s pocket and placed it on the trunk. Vosgueritchian was handcuffed and advised he was being detained. Vosgueritchian then reached his handcuffed arms to the trunk area, and knocked the crack pipe to the ground. He then intentionally stepped on the crack pipe and broke it into multiple pieces."

Vosgueritchian was charged with:

• Interfering with an Officer
• Tampering with Evidence
• Possession Drug Paraphernalia

He was released after posting a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court on Jan. 19.

Photo: Charles Vosgueritchian. Photo credit: Westport Police Department