The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
According to reports, a man in Connecticut was arrested and charged in connection with 25 vehicle break-ins that were recently reported to the authorities, with one including the theft of a firearm.
The local police began investigating the reports, and an officer who was patrolling in the downtown Shelton area reportedly identified a vehicle believed to be one of the automobiles that had been illegally entered. The officer located the automobile in a nearby parking lot, and a man was sitting in the driver’s seat. When the officer walked up to the vehicle, the driver allegedly tried to speed away and reportedly almost crashed into the police car. Though that accident was narrowly avoided, the driver collided with another automobile.
The suspect reportedly quickly got out of the car and tried to run away. The officer chased after the man, and when he was caught, he was identified as a 27-year-old from Bridgeport. He was reportedly carrying a bag, and when it was searched, a flashlight, ski mask, and several sets of car keys were allegedly found inside. Officers also reportedly found a firearm believed to be the one that had been reported stolen.
The suspect was taken into custody, and he is facing multiple preliminary charges, including interfering with an officer, criminal possession of a firearm, motor vehicle theft, firearm theft, illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, and first-degree reckless endangerment. Further investigation revealed active warrants for first-degree failure to appear and probation violations, and he was also charged with violating a protective order and several additional motor vehicle offenses. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities reported that additional charges and arrests may occur.
If you or someone you love is suspected of a criminal offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.