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Suspect in hit-and-run of court marshals found at hotel

Massachusetts State Police say 42-year-old Jose Lopez was apprehended at the Motel 6 in Chicopee at about 5:20 a.m.
Credit: Connecticut State Police

MANCHESTER, Conn. — A driver accused of striking two judicial marshals outside a Connecticut courthouse has been found at a Massachusetts hotel.

Massachusetts State Police say 42-year-old Jose Lopez was apprehended at the Motel 6 in Chicopee at about 5:20 a.m.

He is currently in the custody of Massachusetts State Police and Connecticut State Police have been notified.

RELATED: Man wanted for questioning in connection with Manchester courthouse hit and run

He faces arraignment in Massachusetts later Tuesday as a fugitive.

Police and court officials said the Connecticut marshals, who provide courthouse security, were struck in front of Manchester Superior Court shortly before noon Monday.

Both went to the hospital.

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