3 Separate People Arrested in Different Parts of CT On One Day For the Same Crime

What are the odds of three individual people being arrested on the same day, in the same state, for the same crime? That's a real question, I don't have the answer, but that is exactly what happened recently in CT. On March 8th, 2025, three drivers were caught speeding at over 100 mph, in three separate regions of the state and all of them ended up with serious charges.

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Let’s meet these suspects and hear their stories, according to police.

Meet Collin Demo from Manchester

Collin Demo, a 21-year-old from Manchester, found himself in hot water on the night of March 8th when police say he was caught speeding through West Hartford at more than 100 mph. A state trooper reportedly caught up with Collin’s Mazda as he was cutting through traffic at a dangerous pace. The trooper says he clocked him speeding at 105 mph in a 65-mph zone. When questioned, Collin explained that he was speeding because another driver “flipped him off” and admitted to knowing he was going way too fast. Authorities add that Collin also had an outstanding warrant for his failure to appear in court. He was arrested without a hitch and taken to Troop H in Hartford.

Charges:

• Reckless Driving (CGS 14-222)
• Improper Passing/Safe Distance (CGS 14-232(a)(1))
• Failure to Maintain Proper Lane (CGS 14-236)
• Failure to Appear (CGS 53a-173)

Meet Amanda Offerdahl from Cheshire

Amanda Offerdahl, a 27-year-old from Cheshire, might have been having a little too much fun on the morning of March 8th. While driving a BMW on I-84 in Southington, police say she zoomed past a state trooper at an astonishing 119 mph. Police reports indicate she started weaving between lanes, putting herself and others at serious risk. When the trooper pulled her over, Amanda admitted she was just having fun and wanted to see what her car could do. Authorities say she also confessed to drinking at a bar before getting behind the wheel. Amanda was asked to undergo a field sobriety test, which she failed. She was arrested and taken to Troop H in Hartford, where she was processed for driving under the influence and reckless driving.

Charges:

• Reckless Driving (CGS 14-222)
• Illegal Operation of a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs (CGS 14-227a)
• Failure to Maintain Proper Lane (CGS 14-236)

Meet Hameson Exantus from Brooklyn, NY

Hameson Exantus, a 39-year-old from Brooklyn, NY, was caught speeding on I-84 in Ashford early on March 8th according to police. Authorities say he was driving an Infiniti and was clocked by a trooper going between 100-121 mph. When the trooper attempted to pull him over, Hameson initially stopped on the left side of the highway, blocking traffic, before moving to the shoulder. When asked why he was speeding, Hameson claimed he didn’t realize how fast he was going. Hameson was arrested and transported to Troop C in Tolland. He was processed on charges for reckless driving and failure to stop on the right side of the road.

Charges:

• Reckless Driving (CGS 14-222)
• Failure to Stop on the Right Side of the Roadway (CGS 14-283(e))

I blame Spring Fever. As soon as there are the slightest bit of sun and warmth people lose their minds. The 8th was one of the first clear and sunny days we've seen for a while in CT, and we had a high of 42 degrees. Boom. Science.