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Wanted For Crimes Across The County, Suspect Tries To Outrun Police - Twice
A man wanted for crimes in three Connecticut cities recently drove his car into a creek while trying to avoid being arrested.
Alejandro Ortiz, of Connecticut, was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 24, on five outstanding warrants as well as the charges of:
Escape from custody, a felony
Carrying a pistol without a permit, a felony
Carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle, a felony
Interfering with an officer, a misdemeanor
Operating under a suspended license, a misdemeanor
Reckless driving, a misdemeanor
Failure to obey a traffic control signal, a moving violation, police said.
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