- Bristol police arrested a 19-year-old after a brief chase involving a stolen vehicle ended with a loaded gun recovery.
- The suspect fled on foot after abandoning the vehicle but was found hiding in a nearby yard.
- The firearm inside the stolen car was loaded with armor-piercing ammunition.
- The suspect is now held on a $100,000 bond and faces multiple charges including criminal possession of a firearm.
BRISTOL, Connecticut — A routine traffic stop turned into a foot chase, a hidden suspect, and the discovery of a weapon loaded with armor-piercing rounds — all unfolding in a quiet residential neighborhood just before 6 p.m.
Bristol police officers spotted a stolen vehicle at around 5:55 p.m. and moved in to make a stop.
The driver refused.
Instead of pulling over, the driver sped away from officers. The pursuit was brief. The stolen vehicle was soon abandoned — and the occupants scattered on foot into the surrounding neighborhood.
Suspect Found Hiding in a Nearby Yard
Officers immediately fanned out and began searching the area.
It did not take long.
Police found 19-year-old Ronnie Robernson Cajou, Jr. crouched and hiding in the yard of a nearby residence — close to where the stolen car had been left behind.
He was taken into custody without a struggle.
A Loaded Gun With Armor-Piercing Rounds
What officers found inside the stolen vehicle made the arrest even more serious.
A loaded handgun was recovered from inside the car. The firearm was not just loaded — it was loaded with armor-piercing ammunition, a detail that elevated the danger level of the entire incident significantly.
Both the gun and the ammunition were seized as evidence.
Charges and Bond
Cajou now faces a long list of charges. They include criminal possession of a firearm and interfering with an officer, among others.
A judge set his bond at $100,000.
Investigation Still Active
Bristol police say the investigation is not over.
Additional arrests and charges are possible as detectives continue to piece together the full picture of what happened.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Parracino directly at (860) 584-3011.
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