Norwalk Man Hits Police Car, Arrested On Gun Charge

A Norwalk man who caused a motor vehicle accident with a police officer responding to a call, was subsequently arrested on a gun charge Monday.

Joshua McCoy, 20, of 71 Saddle Road, was charged with carrying a weapon without a permit and carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle. Bond was set at $50,000.

According to the Norwalk Police Department, McCoy was coming out of the Stop and Shop on 380 Main Avenue when he collided with police officer Jermaine Nash, who had his sirens and lights on while responding to a call. According to the police report, McCoy said he heard the sirens but thought it was safe to proceed onto Main Avenue. McCoy, driving a 2002 four-door Volkswagen, hit the front left portion of the patrol car. Driving under a suspended license, McCoy was sighted for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle

Another police officer arrived on the scene to investigate the accident. McCoy was visibly nervous and agitated and allegedly said, "I'm in trouble," and wanted to leave the scene. According to the police report, the police officer noticed McCoy putting something under the rear tire of the car. McCoy, according to the police department, has a history of gun-related cases. The police officer checked the area of the rear wheel and found a silver handgun.

McCoy was arrested and taken into custody. His court date is set for December 15.