Suspect Accused Of Leading Police On Chase In Westport, Cops Say

WESTPORT, CT — A 27-year-old Waterbury man was arrested by Westport police in connection with a chase in late May that started in Stamford, wound its way to Westport, and ended in a crash in Norwalk, according to authorities.

Marcus Simms was arrested in Hartford on Friday, where he was appearing in federal court on an unrelated matter, and was charged with reckless driving and engaging police in pursuit.

The incident occurred on May 31, when Westport police received a report of a vehicle that had led Stamford police on a pursuit.

"It was reported that the vehicle’s operator was wanted for charges by Stamford as well as other agencies," Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso wrote in a statement. "Shortly after the broadcast, this same vehicle was spotted by a Westport officer traveling southbound on Wilton Road near the intersection with Newtown Turnpike. Officers attempted to signal it to stop, however the operator disregarded that signal, driving recklessly to avoid them while continuing south on to the Merritt Parkway southbound. This car was ultimately involved in a motor vehicle accident within the city of Norwalk, where the operator was taken into custody at the scene by another agency."

Westport police obtained a warrant for Simms' arrest in connection with the portion of the chase in Westport.

Simms was released after posting bond on bail of $50,000, and he is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on Nov. 19.