Press Release 10/13/18

Posted on: September 10, 2018 - 1:32pm

Press Release 10/13/18

On October 13, 2018 at approximately 7:27 PM, Lakeville Police attempted to stop a vehicle operating erratically at Ted Williams Camp as it entered the property from a closed and restricted area. During this time, there were two separate events occurring on the property. Upon further investigation, the operator was ordered to stop and place the vehicle in park. The operator denied the order to do so, fleeing the scene and striking the officer with his vehicle.

The vehicle was pursued by Lakeville Police after exiting the Ted Williams Camp. The vehicle continued to flee South on Route 18. Lakeville Police were able to deploy a tire deflation device disabling the vehicle in Freetown. Freetown Police assisted Lakeville Officers on scene as the subject was taken into custody.

The injured Lakeville Officer was transported to the Hospital where he was treated and released for the injuries.

The operator was identified as Kasey S. Faria DOB 12/28/92 of 213 Tremont St. New Bedford, MA

Faria will be arraigned in Wareham District Court on Monday, October 15th on the following charges:

Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Marked Lanes Violation, Speeding, Operating with Revoked License, Operating to Endanger, Failure to Stop for a Police Officer.