A Connecticut man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a pregnant woman who tried to steal her car.
East Haven Police released a statement Wednesday after receiving a report of an attempted carjacking at a Dunkin Donuts drive-thru.
According to authorities, the incident occurred on Tuesday, October 1, when William Rodriguez, 28, pulled into the parking lot directly in front of the victim's car.
Rodriguez then allegedly got out of his car, got into the passenger side of the woman's car and demanded her keys. When the woman refused to hand over her keys, Rodriguez began beating her before the four-month pregnant woman escaped from the car and ran inside the restaurant for help.
According to police, an employee working inside the drive-thru witnessed the assault and alerted two co-workers, who ran outside and arrested Rodriguez as he attempted to flee in the victim's car. It is said that he did.
When officers arrived on the scene, Rodriguez continued to struggle and bit the medic's hand after being taken into custody.
The vehicle Rodriguez owned at the time of the assault, a 2016 Hyundai Elantra, had previously been reported stolen.
Rodriguez was charged with breach of peace, second-degree assault on an emergency medical worker, third-degree robbery, second-degree reckless endangerment, assault on a pregnant woman, third-degree assault, interfering with a police officer, and two counts of assault. He is facing multiple charges for the crime. Theft of a motor vehicle.
He is being held on $250,000 bail on this charge, in addition to multiple outstanding arrest warrants totaling $475,000 and two outstanding warrants from CSP Troop A and Troop I. There is.
The East Haven Police Department released a statement thanking the fast food chain's employees for their hard work.
“The East Haven Police Department commends the Dunkin Donuts employees for their quick and courageous actions that helped bring this dangerous situation to a close,” police said in a statement.
Rodriguez was transported to court for arraignment Wednesday.
