Farmington Woman Flees Wethersfield Police, Caught in Glastonbury

A late-night police pursuit started on Interstate 91 in Wethersfield and ended on a quiet Glastonbury side street. Police filed 13 criminal charges against a 28-year-old Farmington woman, sparking more talk about stolen cars, highway safety, and impaired driving in Connecticut.

Farmington Woman Accused of Fleeing Police on I-91

Connecticut State Police said the incident began just after 1:40 a.m. on December 8. A trooper patrolling Interstate 91 South near Exit 26 in Wethersfield spotted a red Honda Civic parked and partially blocking a travel lane.

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The car sat in a dangerous spot on the highway. Overnight traffic heading toward Hartford and beyond faced a real risk.

The trooper walked up and found the driver, Seneca Quintton Ann Josey, 28, of Farmington, looking dazed and confused behind the wheel. Police say they told her to get out of the car, but things escalated almost immediately.

Traffic Stop Turns into High-Speed Pursuit

Instead of following commands, Josey allegedly sped off in the Honda Civic. State troopers had already put down stop sticks, which the car reportedly hit as she took off.

Despite the damage, the Honda kept going southbound. The high-speed chase wound through Wethersfield’s local roads, onto Route 3, and into Glastonbury.

During the pursuit, police say the driver:

Ran multiple stop signs

Drove into oncoming traffic lanes

Reached speeds of up to 75 mph on local roads

Troopers decided to end the active chase for public safety. In dense suburban areas like New Britain, Manchester, and West Hartford, late-night pursuits can quickly put others at risk.

Police Search Leads to Glastonbury Neighborhood

Even after the pursuit ended, officers from several agencies searched for the red Honda Civic. The stolen-vehicle alert and reports of dangerous driving brought a big response from state troopers and local departments.

In Glastonbury, officers found the vehicle again. As they tried to make contact, police say the driver fled a second time, this time striking a Glastonbury police cruiser before taking off.

That crash made the situation even more serious and added to the possible charges.

Vehicle Found Parked on UConn Avenue

At about 3:07 a.m., state troopers found the Honda Civic parked on UConn Avenue in Glastonbury. Inside, they found Josey, allegedly asleep in the back seat.

When troopers moved in to arrest her, she tried to climb toward the driver’s seat. Officers quickly took her into custody.

During the search of the car, troopers reported finding:

Multiple needles

Drug paraphernalia

Various registration plates not matching the vehicle

Police confirmed the Honda Civic had been reported stolen out of Simsbury on November 23. Law enforcement agencies have already been tracking a rise in vehicle thefts from towns like Avon, Bloomfield, and other Hartford-area suburbs.

Thirteen Charges and a $250,000 Bond

Troopers brought Josey to Troop H in Hartford and charged her in connection with the incident. The charges cover both alleged dangerous driving and the condition of the car.

Among the 13 charges, police listed:

Reckless driving

Disobeying the signal of an officer / fleeing police

Operating without a license

Use and possession of drug paraphernalia

Second-degree reckless endangerment

Charges related to the reported stolen vehicle

Police held Josey on a $250,000 bond. She was later transported to New Britain Superior Court for her initial appearance.

Case Continued to December 22

In court, Josey’s case was continued to December 22. This gives prosecutors and defense counsel more time to go over reports, dashcam footage, and evidence from the vehicle.

Her charges are still pending. So far, no plea information has come out.

For folks from Farmington to Glastonbury, and Simsbury to Hartford, the incident brings up the tough realities law enforcement faces on Connecticut’s highways and local roads. Especially late at night, when impaired or reckless drivers can turn what should be a routine stop into a risky, multi-town chase.

Here is the source article for this story: ‘Dazed And Confused’ Farmington Woman Flees Officers In Wethersfield, Caught In Glastonbury: State Police

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