Man convicted of more than 30 violent crimes wanted by police

YARMOUTH, Mass. — Police on Cape Cod and across the state are searching for a wanted criminal.

Forty-one-year-old Eric Roderick has been convicted on more than 30 violent crimes and is wanted for heroin distribution.

Roderick’s convictions include, robbery, assault on a police officer, and child rape.

Police said he is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.