State trooper, sergeant placed on administrative leave amid police chase investigation

State trooper, sergeant placed on administrative leave amid police chase investigation

A state police trooper and sergeant had their police powers suspended following a motor vehicle chase that may not have complied with policy, officials said. The chase happened just before midnight on Nov. 24, 2025. According to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the trooper saw a Honda Accord speeding and driving erratically on Route 2A in Montville. The plates did not match the car it was on, and the trooper also believed the driver wa…