Chase + Flee + Capture = Jail

A Newtown man is now in custody after a police investigation into an incident in which they say he fled a traffic stop on Route 8 in Waterbury back in August. 34 year old Todd Pleasants was pulled over for speeding but drove off when the trooper returned to his cruiser. The car Pleasants was driving later crashed, and he then fled again… this time on foot. Pleasants now faces charges including reckless driving and criminal impersonation. He was at last report, being held on a $25,000 bond.