On Wednesday, 11/20/2024, at approximately 7:02 AM, a Trooper assigned to Troop H-Hartford was on-duty patrolling the area of I-91 northbound in the area of exit 25 in Hartford when they observed a gray Honda Accord, displaying Connecticut plates, traveling at a high rate of speed. The Trooper observed this vehicle weaving in and out of traffic, nearly striking other vehicles.
Upon observing this behavior, the Trooper activated their emergency lights and siren to initiate a traffic stop near Exit 27. The operator failed to comply, accelerating rapidly and reaching speeds of up to 109 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. In the interest of public safety, the Trooper deactivated their emergency lights and siren and terminated efforts to pursue the vehicle. The operator of the Honda continued traveling northbound at a high rate of speed.
After obtaining the registration details from the vehicle's license plate, Troopers responded to a residence in Middletown, where they spoke with immediate family members. The family members confirmed that the driver of the Honda was Xavier Daniels (DOB: 07/14/2005), of Middletown. They informed Troopers that Daniels was currently at work and provided Troopers with his workplace location.
Further investigation on scene determined that Daniels' license privilege was suspended, the registration plate on the Honda belonged to another vehicle, the Honda was unregistered and uninsured.
Daniels was subsequently located at his place of work in Windsor and was arrested without incident. Daniels was transported to Troop H for processing where he was charged with the following violations:
C.G.S. 14-12(a)* - Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle
C.G.S. 14-147(c) - Improper Use of Registration
C.G.S. 14-213b - Illegal Operation of a Motor Vehicle w/o insurance
C.G.S. 14-215 - Illegal Operation of a Motor Vehicle while Under Suspension
C.G.S. 14-222 - Reckless Driving
C.G.S. 14-223(a)* - Disobeying a Signal of an Officer
C.G.S. 14-223(b)** - Engaging Police in Pursuit
C.G.S. 53a-167a - Interfering with an Officer/Resisting
Following arrest processing, Daniels was released on a $10,000 cash/surety bond and is scheduled for arraignment at Hartford Superior Court on 12/16/2024. Please see the attached criminal information summary.