MARION — Chief Richard Nighelli reports that the Marion Police Department arrested a Seekonk man Friday afternoon after he fled from officers following a house break-in.
PETER SOARES, AGE 56, of SEEKONK, was arrested and charged with:
- Breaking and Entering During the Daytime with Intent to Commit a Felony
- Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Failure to Stop for Police
- Operating a Motor Vehicle to Endanger
- Speeding
- Marked Lanes Violation
- Disorderly Conduct
On Friday, Dec. 20, at approximately 1:12 p.m., Marion Police responded to Abels Way after a resident reported that a man was seen on the home’s Ring Doorbell stealing a lawn trimmer and leaving in a white pickup truck.
A short time later, two Marion Police officers noticed a vehicle matching that description on Mill Street (Route 6) near the Marion Police Department.
Sgt. Larry Savery attempted to stop the vehicle, but the pickup truck fled south on Front Street at a high rate of speed. Sgt. Savery stopped pursuing the truck due to safety concerns.
Police then observed the pickup truck after it had crashed in the Silvershell Beach parking lot. The driver, later identified as SOARES, attempted to run away.
Sgt. Savery and Sgt. Sean Day took SOARES into custody as he ran toward the water.
SOARES was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, then released and brought to the Marion Police Department for booking.
Through an investigation, police determined that SOARES had entered the house and a shed and had stolen additional property.
SOARES is expected to be arraigned Monday in Wareham District Court.
“Thanks to the homeowner who quickly reported suspicious activity on their camera, officers were able to locate the suspect’s vehicle, ultimately leading to a prompt arrest in this case,” Chief Nighelli said. “I would like to commend responding officers for their quick thinking in not engaging in a high-speed pursuit in the midst of an already dangerous situation. The actions of the homeowner and officers led to a desired outcome without any injuries.”
These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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