At 1:50 p.m. today, Westport police officers responded to Stop & Shop, on a report of a larceny in progress.
An officer on patrol in the parking lot approached the suspect vehicle, to take the 2 involved parties into custody.
The male, in the driver’s seat, immediately complied, and exited the van. The female jumped from the passenger side into the driver’s seat.
As the officer attempted to prevent her from leaving, she accelerated and dragged the officer for a short distance.
The suspect vehicle fled west on Post Road East, and was quickly spotted by responding officers. They attempted a motor vehicle stop, but the driver continued at a high rate of speed.
As the suspect vehicle raced through the intersection of Morningside Drive, it struck a van that was crossing the intersection.
This van was struck as it crossed Post Road East, from Morningside Drive North. It spun around twice, before ending up facing east. (Photo/Dan Woog)
The female suspect was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for what appeared to be minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.
The accident closed Post Road East for a short period of time.
Garrett Sprouse, 45 of New Haven, was charged with conspiracy to commit larceny, and operating a motor vehicle without a license. He was released after posting a $500 bond, and assigned a date at Stamford Superior Court.
Hannah Howell, 31 of New Haven, was charged with larceny, interfering with police, assault on a police officer, reckless driving, engaging in a pursuit, and failure to obey a traffic signal. She is being held on a $15,000 bond.