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5 Kids Busted In Stolen Car Linked To Multiple Armed Robberies: East Haven Police 5 Kids Busted In Stolen Car Linked To Multiple Armed Robberies: East Haven Police
5 Kids Busted In Stolen Car Linked To Multiple Armed Robberies: East Haven Police Five children ranging from 11 to 15 years old were arrested after trying to outrun police in a stolen car that was linked to armed robberies and other crimes, authorities said.  Working with New Haven Police, East Haven officers responded to Laurel Street and Eldred Drive around noon on Monday, Oct. 7, to help track down a reportedly stolen red Hyundai.  East Haven Detective Jon Trinh spotted the car circling the Millbrook Plaza parking lot on Foxon Road, authorities said. But when police tried to pull over the Hyundai, the driver floored it, authorities said.  Pol…
Officer Dragged Behind Car Trying To Stop Shoplifters: Police Officer Dragged Behind Car Trying To Stop Shoplifters: Police
Officer Dragged Behind Car Trying To Stop Shoplifters: Police A Connecticut police officer is recovering after being dragged by a car in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Fairfield County earlier this week. Two people were arrested following their escape.  Amanda Belcher, 41, and James Coates, 49, who both had outstanding warrants, face several charges following the theft and wild chase that followed, Fairfield Police said. Police were called to the Home Depot at 541 Kings Highway Cutoff around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, after store security spotted two people allegedly stealing more than $1,200 in merchandise, authorities said.&n…
Man Flees Traffic Stop On Busy CT Highway With Troopers Still Holding His License: Police Man Flees Traffic Stop On Busy CT Highway With Troopers Still Holding His License: Police
Man Flees Traffic Stop On Busy CT Highway With Troopers Still Holding His License: Police A 21-year-old man faces a long list of charges after allegedly driving away from authorities during a traffic stop on a busy Connecticut highway and trying to hide from them, police announced.  Hartford County resident Barry Howard of Manchester was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 11 in connection with an incident on the same day that began on Interstate 84 East, Connecticut State Police said on Monday, Aug. 12.  At around 11:50 a.m. on the day of Howard's arrest, a trooper watching traffic on I-84 East near Exit 59 at the Manchester and East Hartford town line saw a brown Volk…