Four Minors Arrested After High Speed Chase Overnight on Route 2

This article was published on: 06/15/16 2:16 PM by Mike Minarsky

Last night at approximately 1:40am, the Connecticut State Police were involved in pursuit of a Gray Lexus in the vicinity of Colchester’s exit 17.  The Lexus was travelling towards Norwich was clocked at 89 MPH in a 65 MPH zone.  The Trooper caught up with the Lexus and it refused to stop once the cruiser’s lights and siren were engaged.  The Lexus exited Route 2 and ended up crashing in the vicinity of 164 Fitchville Rd.  Four juveniles were arrested and transported to Troop K in Colchester for processing.  One of the minors was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, interfering with an officer, possession of narcotics, as well as larceny of a motor vehicle.  The other 3 were charged with interfering with an officer and larceny 6th degree.

All four were released on a juvenile summons from Troop K.  All four are expected to be in Hartford Juvenile Court, June 27th.