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Arrest made in fatal Vernon hit-and-run crash

Police arrested Jahmarcus Mccatty, 20, on Wednesday while conducting a search in his Hartford home.

VERNON, Conn — Vernon police have made an arrest in connection to a crash that killed a motorcyclist last month.

Police arrested Jahmarcus Mccatty, 20, on Wednesday while conducting a search in his Hartford home.

Mccatty is accused of being involved in a crash involving a motorcycle on Prospect Street on February 27. James Faulkner, 25, was killed after a collision with the Infiniti Mccatty was allegedly driving; two parked cars were also hit, according to police. Mccatty ran from the scene, police said.

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Mccatty faces a slew of charges, including manslaughter, evading responsibility, larceny, and other reckless driving charges.

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He is being held in lieu of a $1 million bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.

Mccatty also faces charges in Hartford, according to Vernon police.

The investigation remains active, and anyone with information on this case is asked to call Vernon police Officer Matt Guilmette at 860-872-9126.

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