Crime & Safety
Man Charged With Marijuana Possession Should’ve Worn Seatbelt
A Norwalk man was arrested on drug possession charges after being picked up on a warrant for failure to respond after a motor vehicle infraction.
arrested Julius Pratt on a warrant for not responding to an infraction issued in August 2011 for not wearing a seatbelt while driving.
Pratt was seen walking on Monroe near Chestnut Street when an officer arrested him for the outstanding warrant. While being searched at headquarters, a bag of marijuana was found in his sweatshirt, according to police. Upon further investigation, a hole in the lining of Pratt’s sweatshirt held 21 more small bags of marijuana.
Pratt is charged with possession of marijuana, possession within 1500 feet of a school zone, possession with intent to sell and possession with intent to sell within 1500 feet of a school zone.
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His bond has been set at $10,000 and his court date is set for February 16.
Cops say Norwalk Man Exposed Himself
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Police arrested John Hines, 59, of 19 Golden Hill, Norwalk, on charges, including breach of peace and risk of injury to a minor.
On September 13, 2011 Hines was in a waiting room at where he exposed himself to others, according to police. Allegedly, Hines was staring at people in the waiting room, including a minor, and making lewd gestures.
Hines was arrested later on a warrant and bond has been set at $10,000.
