Shelton Man Accused Of Fleeing Police In Stolen Truck In Woodbury: PD

WOODBURY, CT — A Shelton man is accused of fleeing from police in a stolen dump truck in Woodbury in December, state police said.

Adrian Ajdinoski, 25, was charged on a warrant Sunday with larceny of a motor vehicle, engaging police in pursuit, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle while under suspension, and littering.

The charges stem from an incident Dec. 21 at 10:15 p.m. According to state police, Ajdinoski was operating a white Chevrolet Silverado dump truck on Main Street in Woodbury when he nearly struck a police cruiser.

Police then tried to pull the vehicle over. Ajdinoski refused to stop and proceeded to run stop signs, nearly struck a utility pole and threw what appeared to be a beer can out his window, according to police.

Police stopped pursuing Ajdinoski when he drove away at a high rate of speed, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. The vehicle’s owner told investigators Ajdinoski did not have permission to drive it and reported the truck stolen.

Shelton police assisted state police with finding and apprehending Ajdinoski on Sunday.

Bail was set at $100,000, and Ajdinoski was scheduled to be arraigned at Superior Court in Waterbury today.