Crime & Safety
Man Arrested for Running Down Officer After Apparent Abduction Attempt
A suspect involved in an apparent abduction in Plymouth on Sept. 15, was arrested in Taunton.
A Providence, RI, man, wanted in connection with an apparent abduction and subsequent car chase on Sept. 15 man was arrested in Taunton, according to WCVB.
Pedro Santana, 55, allegedly tried to strike a motorcycle officer two weeks ago after a Plymouth girl reported two men tried to lure her into a pickup truck.
WCVB is reporting Santana will not be charged for the attempted abduction, but may have been in the area for drug-related activity.
According to WCVB, Santana will be arranged in Plymouth District Court for assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, driving with a revoked license, leaving the scene of an accident after property damage, assault with a dangerous weapon, negligent driving and failure to stop for police.
Read the most recent WCVB story here.
Read previous Plymouth Patch articles on the case here and here.
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