Police Pursuit Ends With Arrest on I-95 South

While Westport Police Officer Anthony Prezioso was conducting a traffic stop on I-95 South around 7 p.m. Saturday, he observed a late model purple Daewoo pass his patrol car driving dangerously and at a high rate of speed, according to a news release. Prezioso looked up the Daewoo's license plate information and found the car was unregistered.

Prezioso was able to catch up to the Daewoo on I-95 South between exits 18 and 17. When he attempted to pull the car over, the suspect vehicle sped up and drove erratically, according to the release.

The pursuit ended on I-95 around exit 15 because the Daewoo lost control and crashed into the guardrail off the roadway.

The Daewoo's driver was identified as John Lockwood, a 57-year-old Waterbury resident.  Lockwood was taken into custody and transported to Westport Police Headquarters where he was charged with "engaging in pursuit, reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license."

Police also arrested him on an existing active warrant from Connecticut State Police Troop A in Southbury for violating his probation and failure to appear in court.

Lockwood is currently being held in Westport Police custody on $25,000 bond for Westport charges and $50,000 court set bond for the state police arrest warrant charges.

There were no injuries as a result of the accident and no damage to police vehicles.