Wareham Police apprehend suspect after pursuit

ABC6 News

By Sam Vaccaro

Email: svaccaro@abc6.com

Twitter: @VaccaroABC6

WAREHAM, MA (WLNE) – Wareham Police have taken a suspect into custody after a pursuit early Thursday morning.

Police say a vehicle was observed committing a traffic violation in the area of Marion Road and High Street in Wareham around 1:35 a.m. Thursday. Police attempted to stop the vehicle, before the operator sped up and evaded police, committing several additional violations.

Wareham Police pursued the vehicle to a mobile home park on Swifts Beach Road, where a male suspect exited the vehicle.

Police ordered the man to the ground, at which point he refused to comply and a taser was deployed. Police say the taser had no effect on the man and he was able to reach a trailer where two males helped him inside before closing and locking the door.

When Wareham Police attempted to gain entry, the suspect fled out of a back door of the trailer before being apprehended in a nearby wooded area by responding officers.

The suspect, Ron E. Goodrich of Wareham, was arrested and now faces the following charges:

  • Failure to stop for Police
  • Speeding
  • Failure to stay within marked lanes
  • Disorderly conduct
  • Resisting arrest
  • Operating a motor vehicle after license suspension
  • Operating an uninsured motor vehicle on a public way

Wareham Police say additional charges will be forthcoming for the male suspects who aided Goodrich.

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