Several police agencies combined to get one man in custody, while police search for a female suspect.
According to Somerset Police Chief William Tedford, at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Somerset detectives and patrol officers received a report of potential criminal activity at a Somerset bank.
Upon attempting to stop the suspects’ vehicle, they fled. Somerset units called off the pursuit due to heavy traffic on Wilbur Avenue.
Detective Cardella then proceeded to Fall River where the suspect vehicle drove past his unmarked unit. Once on Route 79, he followed behind the vehicle until neighboring marked police units were in position. Another attempt at a traffic stop, and the suspects again fled.
With traffic more manageable, units from multiple jurisdictions assisted in pursuing the vehicle. The suspects eventually were stopped by Dighton Police units in Dighton.
Currently one male is under arrest, and one female is being sought in the area.
Tedford stated that there is no known danger to the public, as the remaining suspect is sought for non-violent offenses.
The Chief thanked Fall River, Freetown, Berkley, MA State, and Dighton Police Departments.
More information is expected to be released once the investigation concludes.
