Teen Intentionally Strikes Cruiser with Stolen Car During Pursuit: State Police

PLAINFIELD, CT - State Police said a motor vehicle pursuit Thursday lead to an arrest after a suspect intentionally struck a police cruiser.

At approximately 11 p.m., troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on Route 12 in Killingly near the Plainfield town line. Plainfield police originally tried to stop the white 2016 Chevy for traffic violations, but the driver refused to stop, according to a release.

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The pursuit continued west on Route 6 into the town of Brooklyn, where troopers attempted to “box-in” the suspect and roll his car to a stop. The suspect, 18-year old Chad Barrett, swerved right and struck several mailboxes.

Barrett then intentionally swerved left and struck the passenger side of a state police cruiser. As a result of the impact, the cruiser struck a tree head-on and the Chevy Impala drove off the road and hit a stone wall.

Troopers quickly apprehended Barrett and 17-year old passenger Nathan Cordell. A trooper was transported to the hospital for minor injuries, while Barrett declined medical attention and Cordell was transported to the hospital for minor injuries.

Through the course of the investigation, police determined that the Chevy Impala was stolen. Barrett and Cordell were taken into custody on a number of charges.

Both suspects are scheduled to appear in Danielson Superior Court on Friday.

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