Man Intentionally Rams Car As Person Was Placing Child Inside, Fairfield Police Say

A man is facing a host of charges after police say he intentionally rammed another party-goer's vehicle while the person was placing a child in the car.

Joseph T. Palmer
Photo Credit: *Fairfield Police Department*

Joe Lombardi

07/12/2020 9:30 a.m.

The victim suffered a broken ankle and foot as a result of the collision on Saturday, July 11 at around 7 p.m. on Brookview Avenue in Fairfield, police said.

James T. Palmer, 50, fled the scene and was located a short time later by officers, according to Fairfield Police.

He has been charged with:

first-degree reckless endangerment,
third-degree assault,
evading responsibility in operation of a motor vehicle, causing injury.
risk of injury to a child,
reckless driving,
failure to drive right,
operating an unregistered motor vehicle,
operating without a license,
Palmer was released after posting a $5,000 bond.

He is set to appear at Bridgeport Superior Court on Monday, Aug. 3.

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