NORWALK — U.S. Marshals and local police arrested a 70-year-old man Wednesday morning on charges that he committed lewd acts with a child in California.
Jeffrey Farr was taken into custody at his residence on 104 East Rocks Road under a full extradition warrant, according to the Norwalk Police Department.
The arrest was a coordinated effort between the U.S. Marshals Service and the Norwalk Police Patrol Division.
Farr, who was wanted out of San Diego, faces two felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under the age of fourteen.
Authorities stated that the victim was a family member.
Following his arrest, Farr was booked and charged as a Fugitive from Justice at Norwalk Police Headquarters.
His bond was set at $400,000.
He is scheduled to appear in court later the same day.
