Crime & Safety

Defective Trailer Leads to Arrest

Michael Paul Cohen, 30, of East Haven, is charged with motor vehicle violations and driving with a suspended license.

Police said he was towing a trailer that lacked brake lights. When he was stopped, officers found he was wanted by State Police for failing to appear in court, police said.

His bond was set at $25,000 for an appearance in Bridgeport Superior Court.

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