Kristian Avery, a 46-year-old man from Windsor, Connecticut, was arrested for allegedly stealing a pickup truck from the Windsor Fire Department and impersonating a police officer on Interstate 91. Reports described him conducting suspicious traffic stops with activated emergency lights. After being spotted by officers following a police bulletin, he briefly fled but was eventually apprehended with no injuries reported. Connecticut police revealed that he also broke into the local firehouse and started a fire. The investigation continues as authorities consider further charges against him in both states.
Troopers received reports of a marked Windsor Fire Department pickup truck conducting 'suspicious motor vehicle stops' on I-91 in Northampton and Whatley.
Shortly after State Police issued a bulletin to area law enforcement to be on the lookout for the truck, a trooper spotted the vehicle on I-91 in Deerfield.
Police and fire officials in Connecticut told State Police that Avery allegedly broke into the Windsor firehouse, started a fire, and stole the pickup truck.
Avery is facing several charges in Massachusetts, including receiving stolen property, impersonating a police officer, and negligent operation.
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