On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at approximately 1:00 p.m., a Trooper from Troop G – Bridgeport was conducting speed enforcement on I-95 South in Bridgeport when he observed a red Mercury Sable traveling at a high rate of speed near Exit 29. When the Trooper signaled the vehicle to stop, the Mercury accelerated, engaging the Trooper in pursuit. The suspect vehicle entered Route 25 Northbound and exited at Exit 2 and attempted to drive over a curb on Milne Street where it came to a stop due to a flat tire.  The operator fled on foot and was pursed over fences and through backyards in the area of Vine Street in Bridgeport. Bridgeport Police Officers assisted by setting up a perimeter in the area. A Troop – G K9 unit responded and conducted a track for the suspect. After tracking the last known whereabouts of the suspect, Troopers found that the suspect had forced entry into a house on Vine Street and was hiding in the basement. The suspect was taken into custody by State Troopers and Bridgeport Police Officers without incident.

ARRESTED: Pablo Pagan (DOB: 05/30/1982)  66 Chestnut Street Bridgeport, CT

CHARGES:  Engaging in Pursuit,Interfering With Police, Burglary 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree, Reckless Driving, Operating Under Suspension, Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Misuse of Registration, Operating without Insurance and Speeding.

(State Police Press Release)

This report made possible by: