Two police officers in Waterbury suffered minor injuries while apprehending an auto theft suspect on Thursday. It all started when the owner of a stolen car spotted her vehicle in a parking lot occupied by a man named Jose Bellido-Rosado. She bravely confronted him, managed to reclaim her car, and promptly contacted the authorities. When officers arrived, Bellido-Rosado became combative, biting one officer and attempting to grab another’s aanother’sfirearm. After a struggle, he was taken into custody, where officers found a crack pipe in his possession. Bellido-Rosado, a convicted felon with an outstanding warrant, now faces multiple charges. Thankfully, the injured officers have been treated and released from the hospital. The Waterbury SState’sAAttorney’soffice thoroughly reviewed the incident, determining that the use of force by the officers was reasonable and justified.
The Incident in Waterbury
Two police officers in Waterbury were injured while apprehending an auto theft suspect on Thursday. The incident took place at 945 Wolcott St. around 10:23 a.m. in response to a report of a stolen car being found by the owner, a 52-year-old woman.
Discovery of the Stolen Vehicle
The woman had reported her vehicle stolen in Waterbury and later discovered it in a parking lot occupied by 44-year-old Jose Bellido-Rosado. Upon confronting Bellido-Rosado, the woman regained possession of her car and promptly contacted the police for assistance.
Confrontation with Bellido-Rosado
Responding officers approached Bellido-Rosado as he was leaving the parking lot. While attempting to place him in handcuffs, he resisted and became combative. During the struggle, he allegedly bit one of the officers and tried to access another oofficer’sfirearm, causing damage to the holster.
Discovery of Drug Paraphernalia
Upon his arrest, Bellido-Rosado was found to have a crack pipe. The two injured officers and Bellido-Rosado were taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries sustained during the altercation.
Criminal Background of Bellido-Rosado
Further investigation revealed that Bellido-Rosado was a convicted felon with an outstanding felony violation of probation warrant for an unrelated incident. He has since been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, interfering with an officer, assault on a police officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Legal Review of the Incident
The Waterbury SState’s Attorneyney’s office reviewed the incident and determined that the officer’s use of force was reasonable and justified in the arrest of Bellido-Rosado. As of now, BBellido-Rosado’sbond has not been set.
The swift and decisive action taken by the Waterbury Police Department underscores their commitment to upholding law and order in the community. The bravery and dedication of the officers in apprehending a dangerous suspect like Bellido-Rosado are commendable.
Residents of Waterbury can rest assured knowing that their safety is a top priority for law enforcement officials, who continue to work tirelessly to keep the streets safe from criminal elements. The successful resolution of this incident serves as a testament to the professionalism and vigilance of the Auto Theft Task Force officers.