SOUTHINGTON, CT — Two people were arrested following the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the seizure of cocaine and weapons.
Officers were alerted at approximately 9:39 p.m. on Dec. 31 that a stolen vehicle was traveling northbound in the area of West Street.
Officers located the vehicle, a blue 2013 Subaru Outback reported stolen out of Hartford, in the area of 957 West Street.
When officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop, the operator failed to comply and continued driving.
Pursuit prevention devices were successfully deployed by officers, however the operator continued to flee for a period of time before the vehicle ultimately became inoperable.
Through coordinated efforts involving multiple law enforcement agencies, the vehicle was safely stopped, and two occupants were taken into custody without reported injury.
Officers recovered approximately 30 grams of a substance later confirmed to be cocaine, drug paraphernalia, narcotics packaging materials, an illegal explosive firework, and prohibited weapons from within the vehicle.
The Bristol and Plainville police departments assisted with the investigation.
Annemarie Theresa Landry, 42, of Canton, was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, larceny 3rd degree, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, engaging police in pursuit, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, weapons in motor vehicle, interfering with police, and illegal possession of fireworks.
She was held on a $200,000 cash or surety bond and appeared at New Britain Superior Court on Jan. 2.
Mark J. Pawlicki, 43, of Bristol, was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, larceny 3rd degree, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, interfering with police, and illegal possession of fireworks.
He was held on a $150,000 cash or surety bond and appeared at New Britain Superior Court on Jan. 2.
