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Salem Police Arrest Man for Reckless Driving, Drugs Following Pursuit

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Salem, New Hampshire Police Department
Brian Pattullo, Administrative Chief of Police
Capt. Joel P. Dolan, Deputy Chief
9 Veterans Memorial Parkway,
Salem, New Hampshire, 03079

For Immediate Release

Monday, Sept. 30, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Salem Police Arrest Man for Reckless Driving, Drugs Following Pursuit

DAQUHAN CROMER, 22, OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA was charged with Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Sell, Conduct After an Accident, Disobeying an Officer, Resisting Arrest or Detention and Driving after Suspension on Monday by Salem Police. (Courtesy Photo Salem Police Department)

SALEM — Deputy Chief Joel Dolan reports that a South Carolina man has been arrested by Salem Police today after he led officers on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle.

“I’d like to commend the officers who apprehended this individual after this situation became increasingly challenging,” Deputy Chief Dolan said. “Our officers displayed teamwork, bravery and perseverance, and as a result of their hard work, we were able to arrest a suspect today who posed a variety of threats to our community.”

DAQUHAN CROMER, 22, OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA has been charged with:

  • Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon
  • Receiving Stolen Property
  • Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Sell
  • Conduct After an Accident
  • Disobeying an Officer
  • Resisting Arrest or Detention
  • Driving after Suspension

At 8:52 a.m.,  a Salem Police Officer was alerted by a stolen vehicle tracking device on his cruiser that a 2010 Honda Accord that had been reported stolen out of Haverhill was possibly in the area. Upon investigation, police located the vehicle near the Park View Inn on Route 28.

When officers approached the vehicle, the driver, later identified as CROMER drove away and behind a building on the lawn, nearly striking an employee of the inn. He continued driving in the parking lot, striking a parked vehicle and two Salem Police Cruisers. One cruiser has been taken out of service for repairs following the crash, and the second sustained minor damage. The parked vehicle in the lot sustained minor damage.

Salem Police followed CROMER through several parking lots as well as Cole’s Trailer Park and then southbound on Route 28. After striking a third police cruiser, CROMER came to a stop on the lawn of the entrance to Tuscan Village at the intersection of South Broadway and Central Street, and fled on foot northbound on Route 28. The cruiser sustained minor damage.

After a brief foot chase, CROMER was taken into custody by the Salem Police Department. Officers located a large bag of suspected heroin and/or fentanyl in the middle of Route 28 directly after CROMER was taken into custody.

One Salem Police Officer sustained an injury to his knee during this incident.

CROMER will be held at Rockingham County Superior Court in Brentwood pending arraignment. He is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 1.

During the vehicle and foot pursuit, Salem Police received information that a female passenger in the vehicle may have been a kidnapping victim, but investigating officers determined that was not the case.

No charges were filed against the female passenger.

Reports on social media also circulated on Monday morning reporting the sound of gunfire. At no point were any shots fired during this incident.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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*UPDATED* Newport Police Arrest Man for Drunk Driving

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Newport Police Department
Chief Seth C. DiSanto
222 Main St.
Newport VT 05855

newport-vt-patchFor Immediate Release

Monday, April 29, 2019

News Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*UPDATED*

Newport Police Arrest Man for Drunk Driving

Newport police responded to a motor vehicle crash into a telephone pole at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 28. (Courtesy Photo Newport Police Department)This version adds another charge, and updates the headline and lede. 

NEWPORT, Vermont — Chief Seth DiSanto reports that the Newport Police Department arrested and charged a man with OUI Liquor following a crash Sunday morning.

At approximately 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, police came upon fallen telephone pole wires which led them to the scene of a crash involving a motor vehicle into a telephone pole in the area of Union Street and Prouty Drive.

The driver of the vehicle, RYAN BREWSTER, 32, OF NEWPORT, was charged with a second offence of Driving Under the Influence, Gross Negligent Operation, Criminal Refusal and False Information to Law Enforcement. He sustained injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening and was medically cleared by EMTs following the crash. A female passenger refused medical attention, and did not appear to have sustained any injuries from the crash.

Members of the Newport City Fire Department, Newport Ambulance, Vermont State Police and Vermont Electric Cooperative also responded to the crash.

Both Union Street and Prouty Drive lost power temporarily after the crash, and Prouty Drive was closed until approximately 9:30 a.m. on Sunday.

“Reckless driving endangers the life of the driver, passengers and everyone else on the road,” Chief DiSanto said. “Let this serve as a reminder to our community that it’s crucial to drive responsibly, pay attention and follow the rules of the road.”

Brewster will appear in Orleans Criminal Court on May 14.

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East Bridgewater Police Arrest Two Men After Vehicle Pursuit, K-9 Search

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Chief John E. Cowan, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Monday, Jan. 25, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

East Bridgewater Police Arrest Two Men After Vehicle Pursuit, K-9 Search

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief John Cowan reports that the East Bridgewater Police Department arrested two men in a vehicle over the weekend after the driver allegedly sped recklessly through town and fled from police.

On Sunday, Jan. 24 at approximately 7:20 p.m., a Officer Christopher Correia noticed a vehicle traveling above the speed limit on Thatcher Road and activated his emergency lights to conduct a stop. The driver failed to stop and drove at a high rate of speed through East Bridgewater before crashing into a six-wheel box truck near Pleasant Street. Officer Correia radioed for assistance, and Sgt.Paul O’Brien and Sgt William Patterson arrived on scene shortly afterward.

A man inside the vehicle told police he was not the driver. With no other occupant around, police contacted the West Bridgewater Police Department to bring their K-9 unit to help locate the suspect.

Following footprints surrounding the crash site, the K-9 unit located the driver  in a wooded area nearby. The vehicle was also searched and police located a firearm, ammunition and several bags of drugs, later determined to be heroin and the extremely strong and dangerous synthetic painkiller, fentanyl.

The driver, JULIO GAMBOA, AGE 25, OF RANDOLPH was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Firearm for a Felony
  • Possession of a Firearm without an FID Card
  • Possession of Ammunition
  • Possession of a Class A Drug
  • Distribution of a Class A Drug
  • Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
  • Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws
  • Failing to Stop for Police
  • Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Speeding
  • Marked Lanes Violation

The passenger. DYLAN FONTES, AGE 23, OF BROCKTON was also arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Firearm for a Felony
  • Possession of a Firearm without an FID Card
  • Possession of Ammunition
  • Possession of a Class A Drug
  • Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
  • Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws
  • Distribution of a Class A Drug

“These individuals put the entire community in danger with their dangerous and reckless actions,” Chief Cowan said. “I commend the work of our East Bridgewater Officers, especially Officer Correia for identifying a dangerous situation and helping to ensure that no civilians were harmed by the suspects’ actions. As a result of this police work, two dangerous alleged drug dealers are off the streets today.”

As a result of injuries sustained in the crash, GAMBOA was transported to the Brockton Hospital by ambulance and was scheduled to be arraigned there today. FONTES was taken to Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center in Boston, where he was also scheduled to be arraigned today.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Saugus Police Investigating Serious, Head-on Motor Vehicle Crash

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Saugus Police Department
Chief Domenic J. DiMella
27 Hamilton Street
Saugus, MA 01906

For Immediate Release

Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-666-2012
Email: [email protected]

Saugus Police Investigating Serious, Head-on Motor Vehicle Crash

SAUGUS — Chief Domenic DiMella reports that the Saugus Police Department is investigating a serious early-morning motor vehicle crash.

At 12:10 a.m. Saturday, Saugus Police and Fire responded to Hamilton Street near the intersection with Seville Street. Upon arrival, they found that a Toyota RAV4 and a Ford Mustang had crashed head-on, with airbag deployment.

A woman driving the Toyota was seriously injured, and two passengers in the Ford were critically injured, with one passenger being ejected from the vehicle. The other passenger had to be extricated from the vehicle. All three people were taken to area hospitals.

The driver of the Ford had fled the area when first responders arrived.

An investigation by the Saugus Police Department determined that the driver of the Ford is allegedly a 19-year-old man from Saugus. The investigation indicates that he lost control of his vehicle and traveled into the oncoming lane. The Ford then struck the Toyota before coming to a rest on a nearby lawn on Hamilton Street.

The driver of the Ford, who is known to police, will be summonsed to court on charges of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Injuries. Additional charges may come as the investigation unfolds.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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