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The incident occurred in New London County around 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 5 near 136 Norwich Westerly Road in North Stonington.
When troopers arrived, Donovan Beard, age 18, of Norwich, was driving a septic truck that "he had illegally gained access to," according to Connecticut State Police.
When confronted by troopers, Beard rammed the truck into one of the cruisers before getting out and running away, police said.
Beard was quickly detained and charged with:
- Criminal mischief
- Larceny
- Interfering with an officer/resisting
- Breach of peace
- Criminal attempt at assault
- Reckless endangerment
He was held on a $100,000 bond.
No one was injured.
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