MERRIMACK, N.H. — An East Wareham man was arrested Tuesday morning after leading police on a high-speed chase from Lowell, Massachusetts, into Merrimack, New Hampshire.
According to New Hampshire State Police, the pursuit began just before 4 a.m. on Route 3 northbound when Lowell Police attempted to stop 20-year-old Dominick Howard, who was driving a 2006 Ford Escape and had an active felony warrant in Massachusetts.
As Howard crossed into New Hampshire, State Troopers took over the chase, reaching speeds of 100 mph.
Troopers deployed a tire deflation device near mile marker 9.8 on the F.E. Everett Turnpike, causing Howard’s vehicle to lose a tire and crash off the road near mile marker 12.2 in Merrimack. Following the crash, Howard fled on foot into a nearby wooded area.
Three passengers in Howard’s vehicle were taken into custody, but Howard initially evaded capture. Then, around 9 a.m., Howard was spotted near the crash site and arrested with the assistance of the Merrimack Police Department.
Howard faces multiple charges, including:
- disobeying a police officer
- reckless conduct
- resisting arrest
- reckless operation
- being a fugitive from justice
Two passengers were released without charges, while a juvenile passenger was charged with resisting arrest.
Howard is scheduled to appear in Merrimack District Court on October 1 at 10 a.m.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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