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September 24, 2007

Somerset police search for man who fled courthouse

SOMERSET, Mass. -- The police are searching for a Lakeville, Mass., man who fled a court house this morning. He is wanted on several warrants for violating probation after he was involved in an assault and battery in Somerset this week.

John Makuch, last known address of 45 Malbone Street in Lakeville, fled the courthouse during a meeting at the probation department, the police said in a news release.

He formerly lived in Somerset, but as part of the outcome of a previous case he was told he had to move out of Somerset. In that case, he had been the subject of several complaints that he harassed and intimidated Lake Street neighbors in Somerset -- some said they feared for their safety.

"It is believed he fled [this morning] after he realized that he would be held without bail and required to serve a sentence imposed on him this past summer," the release says.

The police released a description of Makuch as a 50-year-old white male who is 6 feet tall, about 180 to 200 pounds, with brown eyes, shaven head or extremely short light-brown hair. He has visible head scars from surgery.

Police said he is known to be driving any of these:

* Red 1995 Ford Explorer, MASS 410PHJ
* Red 1997 Dodge Caravan, MASS 209FLE
* Red 1977 MG convertible , MASS AN 48100
* A black Harley Davidson motorcycle, color black, MASS SHUVL

The police ask that if someone sees Makuch, call the department at (508) 679-2138.

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 5:33 PM | Permalink

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