Police chase ends in arrest, federal drug charges
STAMFORD — A chaotic downtown pursuit ended with the arrest and federal charges against a “high-level” drug dealer, police said.
Marcus Brian Moore, 40, of Renwick Street, was arrested Thursday as a result of a joint effort between local police and Drug Enforcement Administration officials.
Stamford police said they received information that Moore would be downtown near Washington Boulevard around 4 p.m. Thursday. Police said Moore drove away when officers approached.
Police said Moore’s car collided with three of their vehicles, injuring one officer.
The chase ended on Broad Street in front of the Burlington department store, where police apprehended Moore. Moore was bleeding from his face when he was placed in an ambulance and transported to the hospital.
“This guy was very intent on attempting to get away,” said Stamford Po- lice Lt. Chris Baker, of the department’s Narcotics and Organized Crime division.
Baker said Moore had been under investigation for a month, culminating in a federal arrest warrant issued on Thursday. He was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Moore was also charged with engaging police in pursuit, interfering with officers and resisting arrest, and reckless driving.