POLICE/FIRE REPORTS

SEPTIC TANK TRUCK ROLLS OVER IN STONINGTON NORWICH MAN CHARGED IN STABBING DURING DOMESTIC INCIDENT

Stonington — The driver of a septic tank truck was injured late Monday morning when his truck rolled over on Pequot Trail near Deans Mill Road Extension.

The driver, who police say was trapped in the truck but was conscious, was transported by Life Star helicopter to an area hospital. His condition and name were not available.

Police said the truck was heading west on Pequot Trail about 11:30 a.m. when the driver lost control and went off the road.

The truck is owned by Royal Flush, with offices in the Bronx, N.Y., and Bridgeport. Police, who are reconstructing the accident, said the tank did not rupture.

Sections of Pequot Trail were closed as police and firefighters assisted the driver and cleared the road.

The man was extricated by the Old Mystic Fire Department, which was assisted by the North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company, Pawcatuck Fire Department, Wequetequock Fire Department, Stonington Ambulance Corps and Lawrence + Memorial paramedics.

Norwich — Police arrested a 34-year-old city man in connection with a reported stabbing during a domestic dispute on Sunday night.

Michael Spero, 34, of 62 Hooper St. was charged with second-degree assault, disorderly conduct and interfering with an emergency call.

Police said they were dispatched to Spero’s home at 6:49 p.m. Sunday for a report of a stabbing. Arriving officers found the victim suffering from superficial stab wounds. The victim was taken to The William W. Backus Hospital, treated and released, police said.

Spero was arrested at the scene. Free after posting a $100,000 bond, Spero was due to appear Monday in Norwich Superior Court.