Executive Summary
- Victor Hall sentenced to 28 years in prison, suspended after 20 years served.
- Conviction includes charges of first-degree robbery and criminal possession of a firearm.
- Incident involved a 2023 carjacking in New London and a police pursuit in Waterford.
- Hall crashed the stolen vehicle and was apprehended after a foot chase.
A New London, Connecticut, man has been sentenced to 28 years in prison, suspended after 20 years served, following his conviction for a violent 2023 carjacking and subsequent police pursuit. The Office of the State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of New London announced the sentencing of Victor Hall, 32, on Thursday, confirming he will also serve five years of probation upon his release.
According to court records, the sentencing stems from a conviction handed down on October 17, 2025. Hall was found guilty of multiple charges, including first-degree robbery, third-degree robbery, second-degree larceny, larceny of a motor vehicle, and criminal possession of a firearm.
The incident originated on March 10, 2023, when the New London Police Department received a report of a carjacking and alerted surrounding agencies. Officers from the Waterford Police Department subsequently observed a vehicle matching the description of the stolen car and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.
Police reports indicate that Hall refused to stop, engaging officers in a vehicular pursuit that concluded when the stolen vehicle crashed. Investigators stated that Hall attempted to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended by law enforcement. A firearm was recovered in the immediate vicinity of the crash site.
While this case has reached the sentencing phase, it serves as a reminder that the judicial system operates on the principle that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Judicial Severity and Public Safety
The imposition of a 20-year effective prison term reflects the gravity with which the court views armed robbery and flight from law enforcement. This sentencing underscores a judicial intent to penalize the compound danger of introducing firearms into community disputes and the high risks associated with vehicular pursuits. By securing a lengthy incarceration period, the state aims to mitigate the immediate threat posed by repeat violent offenders while reinforcing the legal consequences of escalating property crimes into life-threatening encounters.
