Rhode Island
One man arrested after being wanted in Connecticut and Rhode Island | ABC6
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Connecticut State Police said a car crash in Bolton, Conn. has helped Pawtucket police locate a man wanted for armed robbery in Rhode Island.
On Nov. 1, 33-year-old Kyle Fortier allegedly crashed a car into a pole, and fled the scene on foot into the woods, leaving three passengers, including two children, behind.
Police said Fortier had been known to have weapons on his person in previous encounters with Connecticut State Police was also wanted for alleged armed robbery in Rhode Island.
Pawtucket police asked for Connecticut police assistance after notifying troopers that Fortier and the subject vehicle from the crash were wanted for processing and questioning.
Fortier was taken into custody and charged with two counts of risk of injury, and one count of reckless endangerment, interfering with an officer, evading responsibility, and failure to maintain a proper lane.
The suspect also had an active warrant for violating probation.
Fortier was held on a $500,000 bond and a $25,000 court set bond.
No injuries have been reported by police.