Local Man Who Led Police on a Chase Is Arrested

On October 11 around 5:00pm Greenwich Police observed Charlee Javier Rodriguez shoplifting on Greenwich Avenue.

Mr. Rodriguez, 27, of Davis Avenue in Greenwich, was also a suspect in other recent larcenies at the same store.

Greenwich Police officers attempted to make a motor vehicle stop of the subject’s vehicle.

Charlee Javier Rodriguez. Oct 14, 2019 Photo Courtesy Greenwich Police Dept

Charlee Javier Rodriguez. Oct 14, 2019 Photo Courtesy Greenwich Police Dept

Mr. Rodriguez fled south on Greenwich Avenue, which resulted in a chase that police abandoned on I-95 for safety reasons.

Soon after the chase, Mr. Rodriguez responded to Greenwich Police headquarters where he was processed and released.

Rodriguez was charged with Interfering with an Officer/Resisting Arrest, Larceny 6, Traffic Control Signals, Engaging Police in Pursuit and Speeding. His bond was set at $10,000 which he was able to post.

He has a date in Stamford Superior Court on Oct 25, 2019.

Rodriguez has a history with Greenwich Police. In April 2015 he was arrested by Greenwich Police and charged with multiple offenses including Operating a Drug Factory in Wilbur Peck.

In December 2014 he was charged by Greenwich Police with Possession and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to sell within 1500 ft of Public Housing.