1 person arrested in connection with large Middletown street takeover – NBC Connecticut

A New Jersey man was arrested in connection with a major street takeover in Middletown over the weekend.

Officers responded to a report of a large group of dirt bikes near South Main Street at the Middletown city limits around 6 p.m. Saturday. Some callers also reported that the group attempted to take over the road.

According to police, a Middletown officer found a large group of participants in the Citgo parking lot on South Main Street. When the officer arrested one participant, authorities said additional officers were requested due to the crowd’s response.

According to police, participants in the street occupation drove recklessly into oncoming traffic and blocked the responding police officers in marked police cars with their blue lights and sirens on.

Investigators said 31-year-old Anthony Miranda of New Jersey was arrested and taken into custody. His motorcycle, which police described as a 2020 Honda CRF 110cc dirt bike, was seized as evidence.

Miranda is charged with reckless endangerment, obstructing/resisting arrest, reckless driving, failure to stop for an emergency vehicle, obstructing an emergency vehicle, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle without a license, among other offenses. He posted $150,000 bail and is due in court on July 26.

The other drivers believed to be involved in the street takeover left the area and headed north on South Main Street.