Crime & Safety
Trumbull Man Charged in Westport Fine Arts Festival Scuffle
A Trumbull man was asked to leave the festival Sunday after he appeared intoxicated and belligerent, according to police.
Posted by Caitlin Mazzola (Editor)
[Editor's note: Arrest information is supplied by the Westport Police Department. It does not indicate convictions.]
A Trumbull man was Tasered and arrested after he allegedly assaulted a police officer Sunday at the Westport Fine Arts Festival.
An officer observed a male who was "visibly intoxicated" and acting belligerent toward a food vendor at the festival in Parker Harding Plaza, according to the arrest report.
Police told the man he would have to leave the art show based on his behavior, but the suspect reportedly refused to leave and became aggressive toward the officers, who attempted to arrest him.
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The man continued to struggle, swinging a handcuff on one arm, according to a statement from Capt. Vincent Penna. He was eventually subdued by several officers and a "Taser deployment," according to the report. An officer sustained minor injuries during the scuffle.
The suspect -- identified as Eric Rogers, 39, of Linley Street -- was taken to Norwalk Hospital to be treated for minor injuries, and was then transported to Westport Police Headquarters.
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Rogers was charged with assault of an officer, breach of peace, and interfering with an officer. He was released after posting a $10,000 bond and will face his charges at Norwalk Superior Court on July 31.
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