UPDATE / BREAKING NEWS: Bethel Police Arrest Larceny Suspect at Target, Officer Injured

UPDATED Report by Paula Antolini
February 17, 2017 3:15PM EDT

 

 

ORIGINAL REPORT / February 17, 2017 3:15PM EDT

BREAKING NEWS: Bethel Police Arrest Larceny Suspect at Target on Route 6, Officer Injured

Captain Stephen Pugner of the Bethel Police has reported the following incident that happened today (we will receive more details shortly):

“Facts: Bethel Police Responded to Target for a report of Larceny in progress. Upon arrival at the scene officers located the vehicle and person involved. The vehicle was stopped for a red light on Route 6. Officers approached the vehicle and the suspect would not get out of the vehicle. An officer pulled on a half opened drivers side window causing the window to break. Officers placed the suspect under arrest and one officer was treated for minor lacerations on his hand. A full press release will be available later today or tomorrow.”

 

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UPDATE / February 17, 7:00PM EDT from Bethel Police Captain Stephen Pugner:

Everyone is ok, including the suspect. Thank You for your concern and support.

 

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