Law enforcement officials issued the following statement about the incident, according to the report:
“The Connecticut State Police would like to remind the public that protests blocking any highway or roadway is not only a crime, but dangerous and will NOT be tolerated. All laws will be strictly enforced.”
State troopers reported to the Interstate-95 Northbound Exit 47 Ramp in New Haven following a request for help from the New Haven Police Department, according to the report. The troopers arrived at the scene with riot gear and pepper spray.
“The protesters were in the process of being cleared from the highway, but not before they obstructed an ambulance carrying a critically ill patient. Due to this delay ambulance personnel were required to perform an emergency medical procedure in the ambulance instead of at the hospital,” State Police said in a news release.
State and New Haven police eventually identified the leader of the protest, Norman Clement, who tried to flee but was eventually caught and arrested. He was released on a $5,000 surety bond and is scheduled to appear at New Haven Superior Court on Feb. 13, according to the report.
The patient’s current condition was not noted in the report.
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