Teen Charged After Street Racing, Stunts Led To Late Night Friday I-91 Pursuit: NHPD

A 17-year-old in the car with Noah Evanko-Weber, 19, of Shelton was also charged for "his role in organizing a street racing event."

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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On Friday night, New Haven police officers witnessed a gray Infiniti sedan doing donuts and other stunts in the middle of an intersection on Fulton Terrace. When officers tried to stop the vehicle, the driver, identified as Noah Evanko-Weber, 19, of Shelton, fled the scene and led police on a pursuit onto Interstate 91 before losing control and being apprehended. Evanko-Weber was charged with several offenses, including reckless endangerment, racing, and engaging in a police pursuit. A 17-year-old juvenile in the car with Evanko-Weber was also charged for their role in organizing the street racing event.

Why it matters

Street racing and reckless driving pose a significant threat to public safety, as demonstrated by this incident on I-91 in New Haven. The police's swift response and apprehension of the suspects highlight their efforts to crack down on these dangerous activities and protect the community.

The details

According to the police, officers witnessed the gray Infiniti sedan doing donuts and other stunts in the middle of an intersection on Fulton Terrace, with numerous vehicles parked along the roadway and spectators watching. When officers tried to stop the vehicle, the driver, identified as Noah Evanko-Weber, 19, of Shelton, disregarded the officers and fled the scene in a reckless manner. Police successfully deployed stop sticks, which deflated several of the vehicle's tires, but Evanko-Weber continued onto Interstate 91-S, where he eventually lost control and the vehicle stopped. Evanko-Weber was taken into custody and charged with several offenses, including reckless endangerment, racing, reckless driving, and engaging in a police pursuit. A 17-year-old juvenile from Fairfield who was in the car with Evanko-Weber was also charged for their role in organizing the street racing event.

  • On Friday night, around 11:35 p.m., officers witnessed the incident.

The players

Noah Evanko-Weber

A 19-year-old from Shelton who was the driver of the gray Infiniti sedan and was charged with several offenses, including reckless endangerment, racing, and engaging in a police pursuit.

17-year-old juvenile

A juvenile from Fairfield who was in the car with Evanko-Weber and was charged for their role in organizing the street racing event.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of street racing and reckless driving in urban areas, and the need for continued law enforcement efforts to crack down on these dangerous activities and protect public safety.