Stamford Man Arrested for Reckless Driving; Engaging Police in Pursuit on I-84 in Vernon
- csppio
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
On Thursday, 09/04/25 at approximately 8:11 PM, Troop C- Tolland was advised by the Massachusetts State Police that a black Nissan Frontier pickup had engaged Troopers in pursuit on I-84 westbound. MSP further advised Troop C that the Frontier had entered Connecticut on I-84 westbound and their Troopers had disengaged pursuing the vehicle.
Shortly after the vehicle entered Connecticut, Troop C began receiving 911 calls reporting erratic operation on the same vehicle. Troop C personnel took posts along I-84 westbound in Tolland, and a Trooper spotted the vehicle traveling below the posted speed limit while failing to maintain its lane between exits 69 and 68. The Trooper activated their emergency lights and siren to initiate a traffic stop, at which point the operator accelerated to speeds exceeding 90 mph. The Trooper subsequently disengaged pursuit efforts and deactivated their emergency lights and siren. Another Trooper following from a distance subsequently observed the vehicle return to normal traffic speeds following this, and more units were stationed further west on I-84 in Vernon.
Upon approaching the area of exit 65 in Vernon, a Trooper positioned in the left shoulder successfully deployed stop sticks on the vehicle, deflating the vehicle's tires. As the vehicle began to reduce speed, Troopers boxed in the vehicle within the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane. The operator then collided with the concrete jersey barrier, continued on and attempted to escape the box in by driving into the grass center median. Troopers surrounded the vehicle, and the operator then came to a complete stop. No injuries were reported, and the operator surrendered to Troopers without further incident.
The operator was positively identified as Jeffrey Lauture (DOB 10/06/1985), of Stamford. A search of Lauture's vehicle incident to arrest led to the discovery of a loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine. The weapon along with its ammunition was subsequently seized as evidence.
Lauture was transported to Troop C, where he was processed on the following charges:
CGS 14-222*; Reckless Driving
CGS 14-223(b)**; Engaging Police in Pursuit (2 counts)
CGS 14-224(b)(3); Evading Responsibility- Property Damage
CGS 14-236; Failure to Maintain Proper Lane- Limited Access Highway
CGS 14-240; Failure to Drive at a Reasonable Distance Apart
CGS 14-296aa(b1st; Handheld Use of a Cellular Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle
CGS 14-36(a); Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License
CGS 29-38; Illegal Possession of a Weapon in a Motor Vehicle
CGS 53-202w(c(1; Illegal Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine
CGS 53a-167a; Interfering with an Officer/Resisting
CGS 53a-217c; Criminal Possession of a Pistol/Revolver
CGS 53a-63; Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree
Lauture was held on a $500,000 bond for the above listed charges and is scheduled to appear at Rockville Superior Court on 09/05/25. The Massachusetts State Police was advised of Lauture's arrest in Connecticut. Please see the attached video and criminal information summary.
