HARTFORD, CT — Two men face multiple charges following a pursuit and crash that ended with the recovery of a loaded handgun on May 22, 2026.
Members of the Hartford Police Street Crimes Unit observed a vehicle displaying a stolen license plate traveling on Sigourney Street on Friday.
Officers attempted a motor vehicle stop near the intersection of Sigourney Street and Sargeant Street.
The operator failed to obey the officer’s emergency signal and recklessly accelerated away.
Officers successfully deployed a tire deflation device during the pursuit.
At the intersection of Sigourney Street and Asylum Avenue, the suspect vehicle became involved in a two-car collision, causing disabling damage to both vehicles and resulting in minor injuries.
Following the crash, the front-seat passenger fled on foot but was quickly apprehended.
During a canvass of the passenger’s flight path, officers recovered a loaded semi-automatic handgun.
Amari Williams-Lindsay, 22, of Hartford, was arrested on charges including motor vehicle violations and weapons in a motor vehicle.
Nasir Nowlin, 22, of Hartford, was arrested on charges including interfering with police, weapons in a motor vehicle, possession of a high capacity magazine, carrying a pistol without a permit and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
Police recovered a Glock Model 17 9mm handgun with a high-capacity magazine loaded with 32 live 9mm rounds.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hartford Police Tip Line at 860-722-8477.
