EDMILSON SEMEDO, 22, of BROCKTON, was arrested by the Stoughton Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 18. (Photo courtesy Stoughton Police Department)
STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department arrested a man wanted on warrants with assistance from the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (MetroLEC).
EDMILSON SEMEDO, 22, of BROCKTON, was arrested on multiple outstanding warrants after Stoughton Police responded to a home on Britton Avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at approximately 8:38 a.m., after receiving a call that SEMEDO was at the house and had warrants.
Stoughton Police requested assistance from MetroLEC, including the SWAT Team, Metro Drone Unit, Investigative Support Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, and a K9 Unit.
After the SWAT Team arrived and set up a perimeter, SEMEDO exited the home and attempted to enter an unmarked police cruiser. SEMEDO then fled on foot into a nearby wooded area.
The Drone Unit was able to maintain continuous sight of the suspect and guided officers to his location, where he was taken into custody moments later without further incident.
SEMEDO is expected to be arraigned Wednesday in Stoughton District Court. No injuries were reported during the foot pursuit and apprehension.
“I would like to commend the Stoughton Police officers who responded to this incident and thank our mutual aid partners from the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council and the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center,” Chief McNamara said. “This was a potentially dangerous situation that was resolved without any injuries and with the suspect in custody.”
These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
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