MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WBTW) — A man wanted for attempted murder out of Myrtle Beach was arrested Thursday in Middletown, Connecticut, according to the Middletown Police Department.

Steven Caldwell, 30, of New Britain, was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop, according to police.

Police found 8.2 grams of crack cocaine and other drug paraphernalia in Caldwell’s car, according to a news release.

Middletown police added that Caldwell is wanted for attempted murder with a handgun out of Myrtle Beach.

Caldwell was wanted in connection with a shooting on Ocean Boulevard on June 30, 2020, according to police. A suspect allegedly shot a person in the area of Marco Polo Pizzeria before running away on Flagg Street before getting in a car to get away, according to a police report.

Two other suspects were previously arrested in the case.

Caldwell was held on a $1.25 million surety bond, police said.

No other information was immediately available.

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