A Raynham man is facing charges after a crash into a pro-Trump store in Massachusetts.
According to Deputy Chief Keith Boone, at approximately 5:10pm on Thursday June 16, 2022, Easton Police Officers were dispatched to 620 Washington Street (Route 138) for a reported vehicle crash into a building.
Upon arrival, Officers discovered that a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta had crashed into the New England for Trump store located at the west end of the building.
The vehicle was operated by 46-year-old Sean Flaherty, of Raynham, MA, who was later transported to Good Samaritan Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. One employee who had been in the store at the time, was not injured during the crash.
At this time Flaherty has been charged reckless operation of a motor vehicle and malicious destruction of property. Additional charges may follow, according to police.
A request was also made to the Registry of Motor Vehicles to revoke Flaherty’s license as an immediate threat.
The crash was investigated by Officer Chris Aker.
If this is found to be intentional, this fits the literal definition of terrorism.