UPDATE: CAPTURED Shelton Police warn public of armed and dangerous suspect

FROM SHELTON POLICE: The suspect is now in custody. Thank you to everyone for your assistance and support. 

Mason L. Payne

BOLO ALERT – Armed & Dangerous Suspect

Shelton Police Department is sharing information from Vermont and Massachusetts authorities regarding a fleeing suspect who may have traveled into Connecticut and possibly in the New Haven County / Fairfield County area.

Suspect: Mason L. Payne, 23

Vehicle: Older black Audi sedan, possibly with temporary Vermont plates.

Incident Summary:

• On Tuesday around 5 p.m., Vermont State Police responded to a domestic assault in Dover, VT involving a weapon.

• Later that evening around 10 p.m., Payne was stopped by a Massachusetts State Trooper on I-91 in Holyoke. During the stop, Payne dragged the trooper several feet with his vehicle before fleeing.

• The pursuit was terminated for safety reasons.

Status (WANTED): Payne is considered armed and dangerous and has made threats to harm Law Enforcement Officers.

Action: If you see Payne or the suspect vehicle, do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately and provide as many details as possible.

Officer safety is paramount, Stay alert.

This is shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.