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Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Missouri Troopers expanding use of ‘Ghost Graphic' cars before July 4th
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri State Troopers are preparing to roll out additional 'ghost graphic' vehicles just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. As News-Press NOW reported last month, the reflective graphics on these patrol cars allow troopers to discreetly monitor aggressive or reckless driving on the roadways. Officers have deployed these vehicles on a rolling basis ahead of major holidays in the past. Low-profile vehicles, that's exactly what these are, and they're a necessary enforcement tool for us," said Sgt. Shane Hux of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H. Across Missouri, 10 vehicles with ghost graphics were deployed and put into service ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. According to MSHP, 10 additional vehicles will go into service before the Fourth of July weekend. Nine have already been deployed to the nine patrol troops across the state, and the remaining vehicles will be assigned to areas experiencing high numbers of complaints about reckless driving and crashes. "We have one assigned for Troop H, to Andrew and Buchanan counties," said Sgt. Shane Hux. "That's where we're seeing a high influx of traffic as well as an increase in traffic crashes." State troopers say they frequently witness drivers speeding past while distracted by their phones. The low-visibility vehicles have been helping troopers catch violators more effectively. "It gives an officer the opportunity to witness other violations because the public becomes accustomed to our standard patrol vehicles," Hux said. "For example, when our first Dodge Chargers came out, they had very distinctive rear tail lights. So at night, people quickly learned to recognize them. It's beneficial for us to mix things up for the motoring public." While some residents have mixed opinions about the addition of these vehicles, MSHP emphasizes that the goal is to protect public safety. "More than 1,000 people lose their lives every year in Missouri due to motor vehicle crashes," Hux said. "If these vehicles can reduce that number even slightly, that's a good sign. MSHP Troop H expects to have another 'ghost graphic' vehicle added to the area by the Fourth of July.
NBC News
06-06-2025
- NBC News
Man driving 132 mph told trooper he was late for a job interview
A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after a Connecticut State Police trooper observed him driving at a speed later confirmed to be 132 mph. The trooper saw a Mercedes-Benz E300 traveling at excessive speed on I-91 south near Cromwell and tried to initiate a traffic stop with lights and sirens. The driver accelerated away, making unsafe lane changes and weaving in and out of traffic, the trooper's report said. Because of the hazard being created, the trooper stopped the pursuit. State Police contacted the registered owner of the vehicle, who said that a family member had it. Troopers obtained a phone number for the man, who admitted he had been driving and said he didn't stop because he was late for a job interview. He then agreed to meet Troopers at Troop H office in Hartford, where he was arrested. He faces nine charges: reckless driving; disobeying signal of an officer; failure to maintain lane; passing on the right; improper turn; passing at an unsafe distance; engaging police in a pursuit; interfering with an officer; and reckless endangerment in the first degree.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
CT man arrested in connection with March shooting incident on I-91 in Hartford
A Windsor man was arrested Wednesday and accused of shooting up another man's vehicle on Interstate 91 in Hartford in March. Elias Dejesus, 24, turned himself in at the Troop H state police barracks in Hartford where troopers had a warrant out for his arrest, according to Connecticut State Police. He faces charges of carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal discharge of a firearm, criminal attempt to commit first-degree assault involving the discharge of a firearm and first-degree reckless endangerment. According to the arrest warrant affidavit, a man called 911 on March 26 just before 2 a.m. and reported that his vehicle was shot at multiple times as he was driving on I-91 North in the area of Exit 32 A-B. He alleged that the shots were fired by the driver of a black vehicle and that the shooter was wearing a ski mask. The man was not injured, though troopers found multiple bullet holes in his vehicle, which shattered the rear windshield. The man told investigators that he had been spending time with two women, who he described as friends he worked with, at a hotel in Hartford when they allegedly took his vehicle without asking for permission, the warrant affidavit said. He alleged that both women had been drinking, according to the warrant affidavit. When they returned to the hotel, the man claimed that he could see that the vehicle struck a bush, damaging the driver side bumper area, the warrant affidavit said. The man told police he was upset with the women and told them they needed to find their own ride home. He claimed they called someone to pick them up and allegedly refused to get out of the vehicle until the other man arrived, the warrant affidavit said. He also alleged that one of them claimed she knew people who could hurt him, according to the warrant affidavit. The women reportedly got out of the car and into a black vehicle when the person they phoned showed up, the man told police. After the man left the parking lot, he drove toward the highway and, just before turning onto I-91, the driver of the dark car allegedly pulled alongside him and stared in his direction, the warrant affidavit said. The driver was allegedly wearing a ski mask. The man told police he then got onto I-91 and the man in the ski mask allegedly followed him. He then claimed that heard four gunshots, including one that he said whizzed past his head, the warrant affidavit said. The man lost sight of the other vehicle and headed home to call 911 to report the shooting. The Central District Major Crime Squad was asked to take over the investigation. Investigators found three bullet holes in the man's vehicle, including one that was five inches away from the driver seat. Authorities shut down I-91 to search the area where the shooting occurred, finding two .45 caliber shell casings, the warrant affidavit said. The shells were entered into the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, which showed they were tied to three incidents in Hartford involving shots that were allegedly fired from a dark vehicle, according to the warrant affidavit. No suspects were identified in any of the investigations. State police later in the morning spoke to both women who had been with the man. One lived in Bloomfield and the other in Springfield, Massachusetts. Both of them denied knowing much about the man who picked them up, including the woman who called him for a ride, the warrant affidavit said. They both claimed that they only knew him as 'Isaiah,' state police wrote. Both women also denied knowing that he was going to shoot at the man or asking him to do so, the warrant affidavit said. Detectives then spoke to the man again and told him the woman identified the alleged shooter as a man named 'Isaiah.' The man said he did not believe this was true, as they had allegedly spoken to him earlier in the night through a video call and they referred to him as 'Eli' or 'Elijah,' according to the warrant affidavit. He claimed that one of them called the same man when they needed a ride home. When confronted with this information, one of the women allegedly admitted that the man's name was Elias and that they had lied when they said he went by 'Isaiah,' according to the warrant affidavit. The woman agreed to allow state police to use her phone to call the man, who told investigators he was in Glastonbury when they asked to meet him and abruptly hung up, according to the warrant affidavit. Investigators learned from one of the two women that the alleged shooter worked in East Windsor. A manager at the business was able to identify an employee as Dejesus, the warrant affidavit said. After speaking with the landlord of Dejesus' last known address and a woman who reportedly lived with him on and off, investigators learned a day after the shooting that Dejesus was at the East Windsor Police Department and said he wanted to cooperate with authorities, according to the warrant affidavit. When detectives met with Dejesus, he denied giving the two women a ride after one of them called him, the warrant affidavit said. He claimed that he fell asleep that night on a friend's couch and that he hung his keys up on a wall in the residence, where he claimed many other people were spending the night, the warrant affidavit said. He claimed that he sometimes shares his vehicle with other people and that the women must have contacted someone else who was staying in the home. When told that his vehicle was seen on surveillance picking the women up, Dejesus reportedly asked detectives 'Did you see my face?' the warrant affidavit said. After investigators said Dejesus' cell phone data would tell them if he was in the area where the shooting occurred, he claimed that he remembered that he left his phone in his vehicle that night before he went to sleep, according to the warrant affidavit. He claimed that the phone would have been with whoever took his vehicle. He also said he did not have the phone on him, the warrant affidavit said. Investigators later confirmed Dejesus did not have any firearms registered to him or a pistol permit before pursuing a warrant for his arrest, the warrant affidavit said. He was held on a $75,000 bond pending an arraignment hearing on Wednesday in Hartford Superior Court. According to court records, a judge raised his bond to $350,000, which he did not immediately post, and continued the case to June 27.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
LifeStar responds to crash on Rt. 72 in Plainville
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — LifeStar has responded to the scene of a crash with reported serious injuries on Route 72. State Police Troop H. personnel responded to the scene near exit 4A at about 7:12 p.m. and called upon LifeStar to assist. Route 72 East is currently closed and drivers should seek alternative routes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested for DUI, colliding with cruiser following pursuit on I-91 in Rocky Hill
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and colliding with a cruiser during a pursuit on Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill, state police said. Daniel Henderson, 28, of Vernon, was charged with engaging in pursuit, assault on public safety personnel, reckless endangerment in the first degree, illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle without a license and seven other similar charges. CSP dashcam footage shows police pursuit on Route 2 in Colchester According to state police, Troopers were patrolling I-84 East on Route 2 around 12:50 a.m. on Sunday when they saw a black Acura MDX driving in front of them. When the driver headed toward the Route 2 exit ramp, he allegedly did not stay in the lane. The trooper allegedly saw Henderson sharply swerve over the white line, and the vehicle travelled between the left and right lanes, state police said. Troopers tried to stop the car and they thought he was going to stop since he allegedly slowed down and moved to the right side of the roadway, but he began to speed and continued driving, state police said. According to state police, the vehicle exited Route 2 and cut across to Route 3 south, disregarding a red light, and the car continued onto I-91 southbound from Route 3. Two more troopers joined the pursuit, heading toward Exit 24 on I-91 South. The Troopers tried to box in the car and slowly bring it to a stop on the shoulder. Henderson allegedly attempted to drive around the box in by going off-road past the right shoulder and collided with the right side of the lead cruiser, according to state police. The collision caused Henerson to lose control, and the Acura spun out across the highway and collided with the wire rope guardrail in the center median. State police said troopers saw signs of impairment, including pinpoint pupils and profuse sweating consistent with narcotics use. Henderson's license was also suspended. When he was taken to Troop H for processing, he complained of neck pain and an ambulance was requested. Henderson allegedly told troopers he was using his cell phone during the pursuit and was not wearing a seat belt, according to state police. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment while in police custody, state police said. Henderson was held on a $50,000 bond and surrendered to the Department of Corrections' custody. Henderson was scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on May 5. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
