Man carrying gun refused to comply during patrol stop

NORWALK, CT (WFSB) - A Norwalk man is under arrest after he refused to comply during a patrol stop.

An officer observed a male standing on the sidewalk on Day Street this Saturday around 6 p.m.

The officers recognized this individual as person-of-interest detectives wanted to speak with in regard to a shooting on Apr. 14.

The man was known to Norwalk police as Lonnie Ancrum, of Norwalk.

When officers exited their vehicles to speak with him, Ancrum attempted to walk away into Ryan Park.

Officials said Ancrum initially refused to comply with the officer’s demands.

After detaining him, they discovered a loaded handgun in his waistband.

He did not have a pistol permit.

Ancrum was charged for carrying without a permit and interfering with a police officer.

His court appearance was scheduled for Apr. 25.