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« An inferno of a rematch: Downtown roller derby | Today | Update: 'Operation Hook a Crook' snags 28 » August 24, 2007Update: Attleboro officer on leave after shooting suspectATTLEBORO, Mass. -- A man shot in the arm by police after he allegedly tried to run them down in a stolen car remains at the Rhode Island Hospital emergency room this afternoon, and a police officer has been placed on leave. Attleboro police have secured a warrant for the arrest of John Peters, 44, of Milford, Mass. Once he is released from the hospital, he is expected to be arrested and held by local authorities until he can be arraigned and returned to Massachusetts. Peters faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a stolen vehicle, as well as a host of driving violations stemming from the incident early this morning. Officer Gilbert Bechtel, 37, a nine-year veteran of the Attleboro police force with five years patrol experience was placed on paid leave during an investigation. “Preliminary findings lead us to believe he did follow departmental procedure,” Lt. Scott Killough said. -- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson Just before 12:30 this morning, police say Peters was speeding on West Street near Clifton Street. Officers said they followed the vehicle and tried to stop it on Peck Street, when the driver drove at two cruisers. The officers were not hit, and followed the vehicle, a 2007 Jeep Cherokee with stolen registration and plates, for about three miles, where it turned onto a dead end at East Street. When the officer got out of his car to arrest the suspect, the car accelerated, turned around, and headed for the officer, who shot at the suspect, striking him once in the arm, the police said. Peters' passenger, Joyce Sumpter, 45, also of Milford, was arraigned today on stolen vehicle charges. She was released on personal recognizance Posted by Brandie Jefferson CommentsPost a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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