A Connecticut man was arrested over the weekend in Waterbury after police say he was spotted in a car that was reported stolen.
Officers were patrolling the area of Willow Street and Hillside Avenue around 8:33 p.m. on Sunday when they allegedly observed a 2019 Nissan Altima reported stolen from Manchester parked on Willow Street with an occupant inside, according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified the driver as George Johnson, 61, of Hartford, Bessette said.
According to Bessette, Johnson was arrested and charged with larceny of a motor vehicle (first offense) and illegal operation of a motor vehicle under suspension.
Johnson was released on a promise to appear pending a court arraignment on Jan. 30, Bessette said.
