A man is facing a slew of criminal charges in Taunton, including assault and Massachusetts drug charges, after police say he led them on a car chase Sunday afternoon, the Taunton Daily Gazette reported.
A Taunton, Massachusetts defense lawyer should be contacted to represent anyone facing serious driving charges or other criminal violations in Taunton District Court. In this case, law enforcement piled on about a dozen serious criminal charges in response to the defendant's reported attempts to flee.
Police accuse the man of stealing a license plate for his girlfriend's car so we could drive the vehicle after its registration had been revoked.
The 36-year-old defendant was spotted about 3:15 p.m. Sunday afternoon, sparking a chase through Hart's Four Corners after police attempted to stop the Honda Civic with stolen plates.
Police report the driver drove over yellow lines passing cars, ran a red light and almost crashed after hitting railroad tracks at high speed. He later fled on foot and attempted to scale a fence.
During a search of the defendant and the vehicle, police reported finding marijuana, prescription medication, heroin and drug paraphernalia.
The defendant was charged with failing to stop for police, driving a vehicle with stolen plates, driving to endanger, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (a car), possession of a class D drug with intent to distribute, possession of a class A drug, resisting arrest, operating after having his license revoked, driving an uninsured vehicle and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
The Daily Gazette reported the man also had outstanding warrants, charging him with receiving stolen property, larceny of more than $250 and larceny of less than $250.
Taunton Defense Attorney Michael DelSignore is a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer in Massachusetts, representing clients facing DUI charges and criminal offenses in Taunton and the surrounding area. Call for a free consultation at 508-455-4755 or send an email.
