East Haven Police Nab Suspects, Seize Weapon

0:00East Haven Police made two big arrests over the weekend as part of their crime suppression team targeting neighborhood safety issues. First up, officers chase a juvenile driving a stolen silver Hyundai after spotting reckless moves around 9 p.m. on Saturday. The kids smashed into another car, left the trail a burnt rubber from damaged tires, and ditched the ride at an apartment complex before bolting into a... Marsh. Cops brought in a canine unit and a drone to track him down quick, nabbing the suspect hiding out there. This proactive detail, led by Lieutenant Kevin Korman, with help from K9, investigators patrol, DEA, and even FBI task forces, shows East Havens. Pushed to handle quality of life crimes, head on. Folks in the community are likely breathing easier with these swift takedowns. Hours later, around 1.47 a.m., officers pulled over a black Audi for violations near closing bars amid rising fights in the area. A K9 sniff alerted to drugs, leading to a loaded semi-automatic handgun, and large

1:03capacity magazine in the trunk. The driver, 41-year-old Miguel Torres from New Haven, faced weapons charges plus vehicle violations, posted a $250,000 bond, and heads to court, April 29th. East Haven PD vows to keep hammering crime like this to stay a safe spot for everyone. This has been Harford News today powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.