Newly released bodycam footage captures arrests following Westport stolen vehicle crash
Police say several people ran from the vehicle, prompting a search involving Westport police, Fairfield police, Connecticut State Police and a K-9 unit provided by Bridgeport police.
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Newly released police bodycam video shows the arrests of several suspects after a stolen vehicle crashed in Westport and police launched a widespread search.
Westport police say the incident began when a license plate reader detected a stolen 2026 Genesis G70 entering town near Wilton Road and the Merritt Parkway.
Later that morning, police spotted the vehicle on Compo Road South. Authorities say it sped away after the driver saw a marked police cruiser.
An officer later found the Genesis crashed on Greens Farms Road near Prospect Road.
Police say several people ran from the vehicle, prompting a search involving Westport police, Fairfield police, Connecticut State Police and a K-9 unit provided by Bridgeport police.
Four people were eventually arrested.
Rhaquise Burgos, 18, of Hartford, was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, interfering with an officer and first-degree failure to appear.
Jeremy Francis, 22, of Hartford, was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle and interfering with an officer.
Jacun Harris, 22, of Hartford, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, larceny of a motor vehicle and interfering with an officer.
Christopher Whitley, 21, of Middletown, was charged with reckless driving, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, possession of a controlled substance, larceny of a motor vehicle and interfering with an officer.
Police say Whitley was found with suspected crack cocaine and 30 bags containing suspected fentanyl. Harris was also allegedly found with suspected crack cocaine.
All four were unable to post bond and were taken to Stamford Superior Court for arraignment.
