Michael Apuzzo, 37, a wanted fugitive, was found living at a second-floor home on North Orchard Street in Wallingford, where officers responded to a reported domestic dispute on Thursday, Nov. 5, police said.
A 911 caller told police they heard someone screaming inside the home and believed the people there were fighting. Officers had another reason to be interested in the address.
Wallingford police had previously identified the home as Apuzzo's residence and knew he was a wanted fugitive.
When officers arrived, they had to force their way inside.
They found Apuzzo hiding in a closet, police said.
Apuzzo struggled with officers as they tried to handcuff him, but Wallingford police eventually took him into custody.
A search of the closet turned up narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and packaging supplies that police said were consistent with drugs being prepared for sale.
Officers also confirmed Apuzzo had an outstanding warrant charging him with first-degree escape and criminal possession of a firearm.
- Police filed four new charges against Apuzzo:
- Possession of narcotics with intent to sell
- Second-offense possession of a controlled substance
- Interfering with an officer or resisting arrest
- Risk of injury to a child
Authorities did not provide details about the child-related charge or identify the drugs recovered from the closet.
Click here to follow Daily Voice and receive free news updates.
