A New London man has been arrested for allegedly leading police on a pursuit after stealing a car at gunpoint and crashing into two vehicles Friday morning, police said.
The Waterford Police Department said they were notified of an armed carjacking that happened in New London at about 9:10 a.m.
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WATCH HERENew London Police said the carjacking happened in the area of Brewer and Blinman streets. A woman told officers she was robbed as she was getting out of her car.
The woman told police that a man wearing a face mask approached her, and demanded her car keys and identification at gunpoint. She complied and wasn't injured, according to police.
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SIGN UP Waterford Police found the stolen car on Route 85 and tried to pull it over, but the car didn't stop and engaged officers in pursuit onto Interstate 95 South. The pursuit continued onto I-395 and Route 85, where it crashed into a car.
The driver allegedly fled into woods nearby. Officers chased after him and ultimately took him into custody. Authorities recovered a gun and ammunition, as well as the stolen car.
The driver of one of the cars that 29-year-old Victor James Hall crashed into was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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Hall was transferred to the New London Police Department for charges related to the initial carjacking. He faces charges including engaging police in pursuit, reckless driving, evading responsibility, interfering with an officer, and more.
Connecticut State Police, Waterford Police, Montville Police and East Lyme Police were all involved in the investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Waterford Police by calling their anonymous tip line at 860-437-8080.
