TORRINGTON — A Torrington man is facing a charge of driving under the influence after nearly hitting a parked police cruiser that was investigating another motor vehicle stop, police said.

Robert Colaciello, 59, 301 Patterson St., was driving down Main Street when he nearly struck the police cruiser. Sgt. Thomas Rouleau, of the Torrington Police Department, said the cruiser wasn't actually struck and no one was injured.

Despite this, the officers still got into their police cruiser and chased after Colaciello. He was stopped and after an investigation, was charged with driving under the influence and turns restricted, Rouleau said.

Colaciello was held on a $500 non-surety bond. No court date was given.