Motor vehicle failure to stop leads to crash and arrest in Dartmouth

DARTMOUTH, MA – On Tuesday, January 23 at approximately 5:40 p.m., Dartmouth Police Officer Alec Grant attempted to stop a 2002 Kia Optima on Slocum Road near Mary Ann Way for motor vehicle infractions.

In response, the operator of the Kia, later identified as Anthony Terry, 25, of Glen Charlie Road, Wareham, failed to stop and fled from police.

While attempting to elude the police, Terry struck two (2) vehicles at the intersection of Slocum Road and Allen Street, before crashing into a utility pole, causing a minor localized power outage.

As a result of the incident, Terry was placed under arrest for numerous charges, that included failure to stop for police, unlicensed operation, negligent operation, failure to stop for red light, marked lanes violation, speed greater than reasonable, passing violation, fail to use a seat belt, and no inspection sticker.