The driver accused of hitting an seriously injuring a Farmington police officer with a stolen car last month is now under arrest.
Police have arrested the driver they say hit and seriously injured a Farmington officer last month.
Police responded to the complex for the report of a theft from a vehicle in the area.
Pedro Acevedo, 32, of New Britain, was driving the car that hit O'Donnell, according to police.
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Farmington Police Chief Paul Melanson said Acevedo had been in custody for about a week after being charged with larceny in connection with a stolen vehicle in Plainville.
He was served the warrant connected to the incident in Farmington Tuesday.
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Melanson credited several police departments with assistance in the case, including a tip from an officer with the Plainville police department, state police and the crime lab. He said, thanks to rapid DNA, evidence was turned around in hours rather than 90 days.
Acevedo appeared in Hartford Superior Court and bond was increased to $750,000.
The case has been moved to Part A and his next court appearance is set for Nov. 9.
O'Donnell suffered multiple broken bones. He underwent surgery the day of the incident.
Police described his injuries as "devastating" and said O'Donnell is lucky to be alive and will need a lengthy rehabilitation to recover.
Melanson said O'Donnell remains in a rehab hospital and will need more surgeries. He is expected to be in the hospital for another four weeks.
"We are hoping we can get him back in a year." Melanson said.
During a news conference Tuesday, police said O'Donnell will not be able to see his children for weeks because of what happened.
Police said they are holding fundraisers, including a flag football game, to help O'Donnell's family.
Melanson said O'Donnell has been a police officer for three years and told the chief he will be coming back.
"He told me he is coming back," Melanson said.
