Crime & Safety
Police Pursuit In Mansfield Leads To Charges Against Local Man
A man "recognized" by troopers led to a chase in Mansfield, state police said.
MANSFIELD, CT — A Mansfield man is facing several charges after a police chase over the weekend, an arrest report shows.
At 7:08 p.m. Sunday, state troopers noticed a black 2000 Chevrolet pick-up truck being driven erratically and at a high rate of speed on Route 32, according to an arrest report. Troopers "recognized" the driver as 29-year-old Mansfield resident Wesley Palmiero, according to an arrest report.
Trooper pursued Palmiero at a high rate of speed onto Mansfield City Road and activated their lights, and Palmiero accelerated in an attempt to flee troopers, according to an arrest report.
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Palmiero was eventually tracked down on Prospect Street in Willimantic asleep on his vehicle, according to an arrest report.
Palmiero was charged with engaging police in a pursuit and driving while under suspension, along with insurance, plate and lane violations.
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He was released on a $10,000 bond and is due on court on June 20, state police said.
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