UPDATE: Police Reports: High Speed Chase Ends with a DUI Arrest

High speed chase, DUI

After hitting a Honda Accord waiting at a traffic light at the corner of Pepper and Main streets Tuesday night, police said the driver of a white 2004 Chevy Silverado pick up truck fled the scene and later engaged Trumbull officers in a high speed chase on the Route 25 Connector at speeds of 85 and 90 mph.

Michael Defusco, 36, of Knollcrest Drive in Trumbull was stopped by Trumbull and state police near exit 6 on the Connector and arrested for drunken driving, according to the report.

A Monroe police dispatcher broadcast a description of the Silverado to other law enforcement agencies in the area after the accident complaint was made at 7:21 p.m.

The truck was heading south on Main Street and Trumbull officers waited for it, then turned on lights and sirens to pull it over, according to police.

But Defusco allegedly did not stop, accelerating from 85 to 90 mph.

Officers stopped him by exit 6 after a pursuit that lasted for about a mile, according to the report.

Police said Defusco had the odor of an alcoholic beverage on him, slurred speech and was combative, refusing to take a breath test at Trumbull police headquarters.

Trumbull charged Defusco with engaging in pursuit, reckless driving, driving under the influence and operating with a suspended license. Bond was set at 10,000 for a Feb. 28 court date.

Then he was turned over to Monroe police on its charges of evading and failure to have insurance. He also has a Feb. 28 court date for those charges.

Beware of solicitors

Police told solicitors selling power windows and siding to leave the Northbrook Condominiums' property Tuesday, because they did not have a permit.

Lt. Brian McCauley said salespeople need a peddler's permit to try to sell their products and services door-to-door, and cautioned residents to ask for one, especially when food is being sold.

In order to obtain a permit to sell food, the Board of Health must first ensure it's safe to eat.