Crime & Safety

Ellington Man Sees Blue Lights After Crash at Tolland Strip Joint

The crash was over the weekend, state police said.

TOLLAND, CT — An Ellington man is facing motor vehicle and drug charges after he fled the scene of a crash at a Tolland strip joint, state police said.

Donald Evans, 25, was charged with Evading Responsibility, driving under the influence, possessing drug paraphernalia and possessing a controlled substance after the crash, which took place at 9:42 p.m. on Friday, state police said.

Someone called 911 to report the accident at the Electric Blue Cafe, 62 Merrow Road, Tolland, state police said.

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Evans was then tracked down and charged, state police said.

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