Shortly before 5 p.m. today, Westport Police officers were advised to look for a black Infiniti, occupied by 3 males.
The vehicle had been involved in an armed robbery in Trumbull.
After brief pursuit by Trumbull police, it was last seen southbound on I-95 near Exit 23.
Shortly thereafter, a Westport officer observed the vehicle on Greens Farms Road.
It continued to Bridge Street, where officers successfully deployed stop sticks.
But the driver continued, disregarding officers’ signals to stop.
Pursuit was called off at Saugatuck Avenue for safety concerns, due to the due to the recklessness of the operator.
The vehicle continued southbound on Saugatuck Avenue, at times veering into the northbound lane.
It struck a motorist on Saugatuck Avenue at the intersection with Duck Pond Road, disabling the vehicle. The 3 occupants fled.
With the assistance of Norwalk Police and Connecticut State Police, a perimeter was established. Two suspects were quickly located nearby.
The third suspect was located after a further search.
Saugatuck Avenue was closed briefly, while officers investigated the crash.
An eyewitness reported that the occupants had discarded items on Saugatuck Avenue. A search was conducted, and a firearm was discovered.
The operator of the struck motor vehicle was transported to Norwalk Hospital with minor injuries.
The operator of the suspect vehicle was issued a misdemeanor summons, and charged with failure to drive right, reckless operation, and engaging police in pursuit.
All three suspects are juveniles. They were turned over to Trumbull Police, to be charged in connection with the original incident.
Does anyone have status of the pedestrians struck on Imperial Avenue ? Hoping they are ok??
I hope they are charged as adults and punished accordingly. Crime needs to be eliminated. Zero tolerance.
May GOD BLESS our police forces .. the alertness , speed in which our OFFICERS respond .. Please support, recognize, PAY and thank ALL! Never enough praise and recognition from here!
Charge the parents and the offenders. This is out of control. The police are amazing however they are handcuffed by the laws.
Charge them as adults! This juvenile status is wrong. They are capable of killings others they need to be punished accordingly
This is the end result of our legislature several years ago raising the age of juveniles from 16 to 18 years of age. They may get slap on the wrist..And they know it. we did it to ourselves. The hands of the police are tied..
What were the details of the armed robbery in Trumbull prior to the chase?