Man Extradited To Connecticut On 11 Warrants, $1M In Bonds

MANCHESTER, CT — A 21-year-old Manchester man is in custody on bonds totaling $1.105 million after his arrest on 11 outstanding warrants this week, state police said.

On Monday, Joseph Anthony Bovino was extradited from the Berkshire County House of Correction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, by detectives from the Eastern District Major Crime Squad, according to a report.

The most animated incident involving Bovino took place on Nov. 23, according to reports. That day, a trooper was positioned at the Interstate-84 Exit 67 eastbound off ramp at the Vernon-Tolland line. The trooper was looking for Bovino, whose vehicle is described in a report as a "very rare and specific" black Honda C2000 sports car. The 11 warrants were active as far back as the fall, state police said.

At 10:31 p.m., the trooper saw a driver speed from Reservoir Road in Vernon onto the eastbound side of the highway, according to a report. The trooper gave chase and the Honda reached speeds of 132 mph while weaving in an out of traffic, according to a report. The driver then slowed and hid in a cluster of other vehicles, according to a report.

The car sped up again and entered Massachusetts, state police said. Bovino was identified as the driver, state police said.

On Dec. 4, the trooper received a call from Massachusetts State Police that Bovino was arrested after a pursuit with the Honda, according to a report. Trooper found 10 pounds of marijuana and about $13,000 on him, according to a report.

Connecticut authorities have been waiting for him since that arrest.

His charges include first-degree reckless endangerment, reckless driving, engaging police in a pursuit, various drug-related felonies, tinted glass violations and operating a motor vehicle with the intent to harass or intimidate, records show.

Bovino is due in court on July 2.