Connecticut man accused of punching pregnant girl in carjacking try at Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru

A Connecticut man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a pregnant girl whereas making an attempt to steal her automobile. 

The East Haven Police division launched an announcement Wednesday following a report of an tried carjacking in a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru.  

The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 1 when William Rodriguez, 28, pulled into the parking zone immediately in entrance of the sufferer’s automobile, in accordance with authorities. 

Rodriguez then allegedly exited his automobile and climbed into the passenger aspect of the lady’s automobile and demanded her keys. When she refused to give up her keys, Rodriguez then started punching the lady, who was 4 months pregnant, earlier than she may escape the automobile and run contained in the restaurant to hunt assist.

An worker working contained in the drive-thru witnessed the assault and notified two coworkers, who then ran exterior and restrained Rodriguez, who was making an attempt to flee within the sufferer’s automobile, in accordance with the police assertion.

When officers arrived on the scene, Rodriguez continued to battle and after being taken into custody he bit a medic’s hand.  

The automobile in Rodriguez’s possession on the time of the assault, a 2016 Hyundai Elantra, had been reported stolen beforehand.

Rodriguez faces a number of fees of Breach of Peace, 2nd Diploma Assault on Emergency Medical Personnel, Theft within the third Diploma, Reckless Endangerment within the 2nd Diploma, Assault on a Pregnant Individual, Assault within the third Diploma, Interfering with an Officer and two counts of Larceny of a Motor Car.

He’s being held on a $250,000 bond for the fees, along with a number of excellent arrest warrants totaling $475,000 and two excellent warrants from CSP Troop A and Troop I.

The East Haven Police Division launched an announcement thanking the work of the quick meals chain’s workers.

“The East Haven Police Division commends the short and brave actions of the Dunkin’ Donuts workers, who helped deliver this harmful scenario below management,” stated the police.

Rodriguez was transported to court docket on Wednesday to be arraigned.