Armed Suspect in White Jeep Grand Cherokee Pursued on Route 8

Summary: Law enforcement agencies were tracking a white Jeep Grand Cherokee, reportedly operated by a wanted and possibly armed suspect from Milford. The vehicle was observed traveling northbound on Route 8, passing through areas including Seymour and Melvichok. Milford Police Department reported the vehicle's movements, and patrols were dispatched to locate it. Later, a possible crash was reported near Route 8 between exits 44 and 40, with witnesses hearing a loud bang and screams in the woods. There is also mention of a passenger possibly connected to an Uber. The situation posed a significant risk to public safety due to the suspect being potentially armed and the possibility of a crash.