Three people have been arrested for being in possession of stolen property after a high speed chase in New York. State Police Troopers tried to stop a Kia Forte on I-684 late last Wednesday night for traffic violations when the driver sped northbound at speeds over 120 miles an hour.
During the pursuit, Troopers learned the car was reported stolen out of North Haven.
Spike strips were put down Route 22 in the area of Thunder Ridge and the vehicle became disabled miles away on Route 55.
The driver, 22-year old Richard Holmes Jr of Waterbury and two passengers were taken into custody. He along with 24-year old Moesha Gordon of Waterbury and 20-year old Rayvon Holmes of Bellport, New York were charged with two felony counts of possession of stolen property. Richard Holmes was also arrested for Fleeing an Officer and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation.
