WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) – Two teens have been arrested in connection with driving a stolen car, a shots fired incident, engaging police in pursuit and having an illegal loaded gun.
Police said on Thursday around 4:42 p.m., officers located a Honda CRV occupied by a 16-year-old and 14-year-old in the area of Pine Street. Officers identified the car as being stolen and being involved in an attempted carjacking and shots fired incident earlier in Waterbury.
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When officers attempted to stop the car, the drivers evaded police until the driver lost control of the car and hit a police cruiser on Kingsbury Street.
Both teens were taken into custody and a loaded 9mm pistol was found in the car with an additional empty magazine.
There were no injuries reported.
The 16-year-old was charged with weapons in a motor vehicle, carrying a pistol without a permit, and several other charges. Police said this teen has a known history with Waterbury police for prior involvement with stolen cars.
The 14-year-old was charged with weapons in a motor vehicle, carrying a pistol/revolver without a permit, and several other charges.