Police: Suspect in possible car carrier scam struck officer's vehicle in Greenwich
Police became aware of a possible car carrier scam around 1:20 p.m. Officers who were attempting to stop the incident responded to the Byram section of town.
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A police officer was injured after their vehicle was hit during an incident Wednesday afternoon in Greenwich.
Police became aware of a possible car carrier scam around 1:20 p.m.
Officers who were attempting to stop the incident responded to the Byram section of town.
Police say the suspect arrived in the area around 3 p.m. and undercover officers identified themselves so they could make an arrest.
Officers tried to stop the suspect's vehicle. However, the vehicle left the scene after officers were almost struck.
Shortly after that, the vehicle did hit a marked patrol vehicle while trying to further evade police.
The officer in the vehicle was injured and evaluated. The extent of their injuries is not known.
As a result of the incident, multiple officers responded to Byram, leading to a significant police presence.
Police say two people, who have not been identified, were arrested and the incident is being investigated.
Authorities say there is no threat to the community.
