On June 19, 2016, Milford Police stopped a motor vehicle for traveling too fast and going through a red light in the area of Old Gate Lane and Woodmont Road. The Officers initiated contact with the driver, Frank Bontempo (W/M, 25) 259 Currier Drive, Orange. After initially stopping and speaking with officers, Bontempo fled the scene in his vehicle. Bontempo’s vehicle eventually came to a stop when he struck a police vehicle.
While attempting to place Bontempo under arrest, he struck an officer in the face with a closed fist. The officer was not injured, and Bontempo was transported to the hospital for evaluation from the accident.
Reckless Driving
Failure to Obey Traffic Signal
Engaging Police in Pursuit
Failure to have Vehicle Insurance
Breach of Peace 2nd
Assault on a Police Officer
Interfering with Arrest
Bontempo was held on $15,000 bond.