In December 2020, New Britain Police officers wrongly arrested Wilton Parkes, accusing him of driving a stolen vehicle. The City settled the claim for $12,500 in December 2023. ([newbritainprogressive.com](https://newbritainprogressive.com/2024/04/01/new-britain-police-malpractice-settlements-suggests-needed-reform/?utm_source=openai))