Westport Police say:
Please be advised of heavy traffic and delays due to police activity in the area of the Merritt Parkway, Clinton Road and Ford Road. Avoid this area.
There was a motor vehicle accident on the Merritt Parkway in the area of Clinton Road. Three suspects fled their vehicle, into the neighborhood of Clinton Road and Ford Road.
One suspect was apprehended. There are two outstanding suspects, possibly wearing masks and one with dreadlocks.
There is currently heavy police (multiple agencies) activity in the area conducting a search for the outstanding suspects.
There is no threat to the public at this time. We ask you to contact the Westport Police Department immediately should you see something suspicious that could be related to this incident: 911, or 203-341-6000.
Merritt Parkway closed, in both directions. (Photo/Bryan Bierman, via Facebook)
I going to assume the suspects are under 18 since minors can do this without fear of penalty within the state of CT. Is there any chance our elected officials in Hartford can fix that little “loophole” in the law? I understand some kids make mistakes but this is getting ridiculous. There have to be limits, especially when it comes to public safety. The new law passed two years ago increased the amount of time a youth can be held by police from 6 hours to 8 hours and it doesn’t seem to have drastically changed the level of deterrence.
If anything the “loophole” is more likely to incent criminals over 18 to recruit minors for the work. I wonder if anyone has examined that as a side effect?
Clinton Ave?