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On 5/22/19 at approximately 1309 hours, Detectives from the V&N were conducting a narcotics investigation
and warrant operation. The investigation led detectives to 577 Prospect Avenue, West Hartford. As officers
attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop to effect an arrest, the suspect for the investigation, intentionally
rammed into a police vehicle, eluding and evading the police stop. The suspect vehicle then fled from the rear
parking lot, intentionally ramming into a surveillance vehicle being operated by a V&N Detective. Upon impact,
the airbags deployed trapping the officer within the vehicle. A 10-0 was radio broadcast, with numerous units
responding from all divisions, including Officers and medical providers from West Hartford. Due to the disabling
damage, the suspect vehicle came to a stop on scene. Continued page 2
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A1) Jorge Oquendo Dob: 3/20/1985 Lka: 163 Wilson Street Hartford, CT
Charged: Disobeying Officers Signal, Criminal Mischief, Reckless Endangerment (2cts), Evading Responsibility,
Criminal Attempt Assault on Police, Criminal Attempt Assault 2nd., Interfering W/Police, Possession
Hallucinogenics, Sale/PWITS Hallucinogenics.

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The suspect was taken into custody after a brief struggle, later charged with numerous motor vehicle and
narcotics related charges. The suspect was evaluated on scene by responding medical personnel and later
transported to a local area hospital for further treatment and evaluation resulting from the collision. The
injured officer was later evaluated at an area hospital for evaluation and treatment resulting from the collision.

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