Bridgeport police: Vehicle passenger assaults officer after gun was found on him

Police say the incident started as a motor vehicle stop. One of the passengers, Kavon Roberts, ran when officers found a gun on him.

News 12 Staff

Oct 25, 2024, 10:53 AM

Updated 45 days ago

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Bridgeport police say they have arrested a man who they say assaulted an officer after he was found to have a gun.
Police say the incident started as a motor vehicle stop. One of the passengers, Kavon Roberts, ran when officers found a gun on him.
He then bit an officer while attempting to flee, police say. He was also carrying fentanyl.
Roberts is facing six charges and he's being held on $150,000 bond.