On the evening of November 13, a male suspect fled police after allegedly threatening people with a firearm in Seekonk, Massachusetts. Seekonk officers gave chase around 7 p.m., and the suspect struck a police cruiser before crossing the state line into Rehoboth, Rhode Island.
Crash and foot pursuit in Rehoboth
After entering Rehoboth, the suspect lost control of his vehicle on Summer Street, crashing it near a residential area. He abandoned the car and ran a short distance on foot. Rehoboth police quickly coordinated with their Massachusetts counterparts and continued the pursuit.
K‑9 assistance leads to firearm recovery
Rehoboth Sergeant Aguiar and his K‑9 partner, Edo, were deployed to locate both the suspect and the weapon described by witnesses. Edo provided a trained indication in a wooded area close to the crash site, allowing officers to recover a gun matching the description.
The firearm was identified by detectives as a “ghost gun,” a privately assembled firearm without serial numbers. The weapon was collected as evidence and will be processed by the Rehoboth Police Department.
Arrest and next steps
Seekonk officers ultimately located and apprehended the suspect, taking him into custody without further incident, according to a joint statement from the Seekonk and Rehoboth police departments posted Saturday. The suspect’s identity and pending charges have not been released.
Both departments emphasized the successful inter‑jurisdictional cooperation that led to a swift resolution, highlighting the importance of regional law‑enforcement collaboration in protecting public safety.
Community impact
Residents expressed relief that the suspect was captured and the dangerous weapon was removed from the community. The incident underscores the ongoing need for vigilant policing and the value of K‑9 units in locating concealed firearms.
Police departments continue to encourage anyone with information about similar threats to contact local law‑enforcement promptly.
Original reporting: NBC 10 WJAR (Sinclair) – local — read the source article.
