Police: Man led police on chase from Milford to New Haven

<p>A man from Meriden has been arrested after police say he lead them on a chase from Milford all the way to New Haven before finally being caught.</p>

News 12 Staff

Sep 5, 2017, 10:51 AM

Updated 2,429 days ago

Share:

A man from Meriden has been arrested after police say he lead them on a chase from Milford all the way to New Haven before finally being caught.
It started Saturday when Milford police attempted to stop Joel Cruz for not using a signal when changing lanes.
According to police, Cruz refused to stop.
Police say while they chased Cruz, he began throwing things from the window onto I-95.
Drug sniffing K-9s eventually found 1 kilo of cocaine on the shoulder, near Exit 44.
When Cruz was finally stopped in New Haven, police found $20,000 in the car.


More from News 12
2:41
Stamford’s BOE reinstates Columbus Day, Veterans Day in school holiday calendar

Stamford’s BOE reinstates Columbus Day, Veterans Day in school holiday calendar

2:20
 Weather brings in warmer temps in Connecticut, risk of showers

Weather brings in warmer temps in Connecticut, risk of showers

0:20
Stratford PD: ‘Armed and dangerous’ woman wanted on felony robbery warrant is arrested

Stratford PD: ‘Armed and dangerous’ woman wanted on felony robbery warrant is arrested

1:53
Shop Mother’s Day Gifts – Exclusive Offers Up to 75% OFF!

Shop Mother’s Day Gifts – Exclusive Offers Up to 75% OFF!

1:50
Trial begins for man accused of killing Stamford man in Bridgeport in 2017

Trial begins for man accused of killing Stamford man in Bridgeport in 2017

2:21
‘Absolute panic and horror.’ Westport woman warns pet owners after coyote attacked her dog

‘Absolute panic and horror.’ Westport woman warns pet owners after coyote attacked her dog

0:49
Attorney general, FBI join forces to launch cybercrimes public awareness campaign

Attorney general, FBI join forces to launch cybercrimes public awareness campaign

0:28
Community college in Bridgeport hosts symposium to assist people impacted by criminal justice system

Community college in Bridgeport hosts symposium to assist people impacted by criminal justice system

0:44
Sen. Blumenthal calls for investigation into TurboTax for deceptive marketing practices

Sen. Blumenthal calls for investigation into TurboTax for deceptive marketing practices

1:58
New Haven police take down Yale students' encampment amid pro-Palestinian protests

New Haven police take down Yale students' encampment amid pro-Palestinian protests

0:44
UConn police tear down pro-Palestinian encampments, some protesters arrested

UConn police tear down pro-Palestinian encampments, some protesters arrested

1:39
Fairfield students to compete in Odyssey of the Mind world finals

Fairfield students to compete in Odyssey of the Mind world finals

0:18
Pickup truck crashes into porch at Bridgeport home

Pickup truck crashes into porch at Bridgeport home

0:25
Abandoned tan pit bull escapes in Norwalk, authorities seek information

Abandoned tan pit bull escapes in Norwalk, authorities seek information

0:24
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim joins nationwide discussion of homelessness at the White House

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim joins nationwide discussion of homelessness at the White House

0:23
E-ZPass warns of text message scam targeting customers

E-ZPass warns of text message scam targeting customers

3:08
Made in Connecticut: Tucci Lumber Bats in Norwalk makes bats for Major League Baseball

Made in Connecticut: Tucci Lumber Bats in Norwalk makes bats for Major League Baseball

8:55
Guide: Ways to set your child up for financial success

Guide: Ways to set your child up for financial success

0:17
Stratford PD: Elementary school student displayed knife at classmate during an argument

Stratford PD: Elementary school student displayed knife at classmate during an argument

0:54
Police: Ansonia man accused of murdering Bridgeport teen

Police: Ansonia man accused of murdering Bridgeport teen