Bronx man arrested after leading Connecticut police on a high-speed chase following an assault on NYPD officers.
A Bronx man and a woman accompanying him have been apprehended in Connecticut following a dramatic police pursuit that resulted in the injury of a state trooper and damage to several vehicles. The man, 27-year-old Jonser Hernandez-Mota, is a suspect in an assault on an off-duty New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer. He is also linked to an earlier robbery that occurred on the same day.
Connecticut State Police received reports around 2:18 p.m. Wednesday indicating that Hernandez-Mota was traveling toward the state on Interstate 95 in a black BMW X3. The suspect’s vehicle was spotted incorrectly navigating an exit ramp in Stamford, prompting an attempt by a trooper to initiate a traffic stop. However, Hernandez-Mota failed to comply, leading to a pursuit that involved multiple Connecticut State Police vehicles.
During the chase, various vehicles, including a state police cruiser, were struck, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities noted that the BMW managed to evade capture for a time before crashing into a wooded area. Witnesses reported seeing both Hernandez-Mota and his companion, 27-year-old Betsy Bermudez, fleeing the scene on foot.
Local law enforcement quickly initiated a foot chase, ultimately apprehending both individuals. They were transported to a Bridgeport facility for booking by the Connecticut State Police. Bermudez faces charges for interfering with law enforcement and for reckless pedestrian use of a highway. She has been released on a ,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on July 16.
Meanwhile, Hernandez-Mota confronts a total of 16 charges in Connecticut, which include reckless endangerment, engaging police in pursuit, and operating a motor vehicle without a license. Police also revealed that he has multiple warrants spanning five different states, some of which are fully extraditable.
Currently held on a bond of 0,000, Hernandez-Mota is undergoing treatment for undisclosed injuries at a Connecticut hospital. He is expected to face charges after his release. As of the latest updates, no further details regarding the NYPD officer he allegedly assaulted have been made public. The unfolding situation continues to attract attention from officials and law enforcement agencies, highlighting the complexities of inter-state crime and pursuit interventions.
Authorities are likely to continue monitoring the developments of this case as it progresses through the judicial system.
