WATERBURY, Conn. -- This past week, Waterbury Police were on the hunt for the Brass City's most wanted.

An Eyewitness News crew followed a team of six detectives and two sergeants as they searched for nine men and women on the run from police.

"They give us multiple addresses during booking," said Sgt. Mike Ponzillo of the fugitives. "It's like a guessing game."

Police are often led to several false addresses during their search and question countless neighbors. They also hear a number of alibis.

Eventually, after seven stops, police find Chris Polchies, wanted on charges of second-degree assault. While being handcuffed, he claimed his innocence.

Police later took Charlene Evans into custody. Evans is accused of stabbing a man during a dispute.

"It's never routine," Ponzillo said. "You never know what to expect."

Waterbury police enlisted the help of Eyewitness News views to locate three outstanding fugitives:



Shawn Minnifield
Date of birth: August, 8, 1974
Height: 5'3", Weight: 115 lbs
Wanted for: Sexual assault of an underage girl, failure to register as a sex offender

Benjamin Stovall
Date of birth: June 26, 1955
Height: 5'10", Weight: 150 lbs
Wanted for: Multiple counts of domestic violence, jumping bail

Lance Byrd
Date of birth: April 30, 1967
Height: 6'2", Weight: 350 lbs
Wanted for: Strangulation

Anyone with information on the fugitives, is urged to call the Fugitive Files tip line by dialing 866-539-WFSB.