Driver strikes officer in Newington, flees scene
Police in Newington are searching for a driver after an officer was struck on Wednesday night. The driver had been evading police for several days. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. at a Chick-fil-A on Berlin Turnpike. Officers noticed the vehicle in the drive-through, which they had tried to stop previously. As police approached, the car allegedly drove toward one officer and hit them. Fortunately, the officer only suffered minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing. Police plan to release more information as it becomes available.