Norwalk Police bust Derrick Wiggins, 43

NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent:

On July 24, 2017, members of the Special Services Division conducted an undercover buy/bust operation. During this operation, an undercover officer contacted Derrick Wiggins, who officers had learned was selling crack cocaine in Norwalk. The undercover officer met with Wiggins and found him to be in possession of crack cocaine. Officers then moved in and arrested Wiggins on New Canaan Avenue near Tindall Place. Wiggins resisted arrest and was tased before officers were finally able to secure him in handcuffs. The crack cocaine that Wiggins was in possession of field-tested positive for the presence of Fentanyl. 

Arrested: Derrick Wiggins, 43 of 116 Soundview Street Waterbury, CT

Charges: Possession of Narcotics, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Possession of Narcotics within 1500’ of a School, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell within 1500’ of a School and Interfering with a Police Officer.

Bond: $100,000

Court: August 2, 2017

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