Seekonk man faces several charges after alleged break-in following chase

MARION, Mass. (WLNE) — A man from Seekonk is facing multiple charges after Marion police said he allegedly fled from officers after breaking into a home in Marion.

56-year-old Peter Soares 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.

According to officials, Marion Police responded to Abels Way on Friday afternoon after a resident reported that a man was seen on the home’s Ring doorbell.

The man was seen allegedly stealing a lawn trimmer, and leaving in a white pickup truck.

Two Marion Police officers would later notice a vehicle matching that description near Route 6.

One officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the truck allegedly fled at a high speed.

Police said the officer stopped pursuing the truck due to safety concerns.

Officers would later observe truck after it had crashed in a nearby parking lot.

Soares, who was identified to be driving the truck, attempted to run away toward the water, but was take into custody.

He transported to a local hospital for evaluation, but soon released to police.

Police determined that Soares had allegedly entered the house and a shed, and had also stolen additional property.

He’s expected to be arraigned in Wareham District Court on Monday.