Two people have been arrested in Easton for attempting to steal legally regulated Hemp plants, which are used to produce CBD oil.  Easton Police were called to a Sport Hill Road farm early yesterday morning on a report of suspicious people on the property. 

A responding officer approached a dark colored Honda with a New York registration parked near the scene, but the driver fled.  The vehicle crashed near the Merritt Parkway on ramp during the pursuit.  The passenger was transported to the hospital and the driver fled on foot. 

An investigation determined that the vehicle was actually stolen from East Haven on September 26th.  A Connecticut State Police Trooper apprehended the suspect alongside the Merritt Parkway a few hours later. 

19-year old Josue Gonzalez-Vazquez of New Haven was charged with larceny, engaging in pursuit, misuse of plats and other motor vehicle charges.  19-year old Jacob Castro of Hamden was charged with conspiracy to commit larceny.  Both were held on a $10,000 bond and transported to court for arraignment.

The investigation is continuing into two other suspicious incidents at the farm in recent weeks.