Brookfield Man Nabbed After Multi-State Pursuit, Faces Arson And Assault Charges

BROOKFIELD, CT — A Brookfield man was arrested after a multi-agency police pursuit that began in New York and ended near the Connecticut state line, authorities said.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Nathan Pineda, 31, was taken into custody on Interstate 84 eastbound on Sept. 24 after fleeing from New York State Police, striking two patrol vehicles, and refusing to stop. His vehicle was disabled before he was arrested without further incident.

Danbury police had issued a “be on the lookout” notice for Pineda earlier that evening. He is accused of setting fire to his mother’s vehicle and assaulting his girlfriend with a knife in Connecticut. Deputies said the weapon and an open alcohol container were recovered from his car.

In New York, Pineda was charged with attempted second-degree assault, second-degree criminal mischief, second-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree obstruction of governmental administration, resisting arrest, third-degree unlawful fleeing of a police officer, reckless driving, and multiple vehicle and traffic violations.

He was arraigned in Southeast Town Court and held at the Putnam County Correctional Facility pending extradition to Connecticut, officials said.

Acting Sheriff Brian Hess credited coordination among deputies, New York and Connecticut State Police, and Danbury police for ending what he described as a dangerous situation.