After North Stonington Larceny With Gun, Cops Chase, Catch 3 Men: PD

NORTH STONINGTON, CT — At 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning, state police from Troop E were called to the Bellissimo Grande Hotel for the report of a larceny and threatening incident involving a gun, state police said.

According to the police report, the hotel’s night watchmen saw three men breaking into cars, including his own, police said. When approached by the watchman, a man pointed a gun at him, and he and two others fled in a white Jeep Wrangler, troopers said.

Given a description of the vehicle and suspects, a trooper saw the Jeep on Norwich-Westerly Road and tried to stop the vehicle, police said, but the driver took off and a chase ensued.

The pursuit was broadcast to area police departments, and both the Montville and Ledyard police departments joined the chase. A Montville officer was able to deploy Stop Sticks in the area of Route 2 and Route 2A in the town of Preston, with troopers and officers still in pursuit. The Jeep finally stopped in the area of the Norwich State Hospital property because of "disabling damage."

Two in the Jeep fled on foot, but were quickly caught by officers, state police said. A gun with an obliterated serial number was found, they said.

All three people were arrested without further incident, police said.

Noel Dejesus, 22, of Manchester had bail set at $250,000 and was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree threatening, interfering with an officer, second-degree breach of peace, alteration of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, and third-degree criminal trespass.

He posted $250,000 bail and was released.

Dionte Barker 19, of Norwich was charged with engaging in a police pursuit, evading responsibility, reckless driving, penalty for illegal possession, interfering with an officer, sixth-degree larceny and third-degree criminal trespass.

He was held on a $25,000 bond.

Ishmael Fussel, 22, of Norwich was charged with sixth-degree larceny and third-degree criminal trespass. He was held on a $10,000 bond.

All three are due in New London Superior Court Monday for arraignment.