Jason Torello of North Haven was arrested last night in Hamden following a brief car chase from the intersection of the Hartford Turnpike and Jackson Road to the Route 40 Connector.
When Hamden police attempted to pull Torello over, the driver sped away from the scene. After Torello was again stopped about two miles away at Route 40, he allegedly fought the arresting officers, assaulting one.
Torello was charged with reckless driving, engaging an officer in pursuit, assault on an officer, interfering with an officer and tampering with evidence.
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Torello will appear in Meriden Superior Court on December 2. Bond was set in the amount $50,000.
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