WAREHAM, Mass. — A West Wareham man has been arrested and charged after allegedly being violent with police and other emergency personnel outside an apartment building in the town. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, just after 7:30 a.m., per a release from Wareham Police.
Theodore S. Lopes Jr., 35, is facing multiple charges stemming from a Saturday morning incident that began when emergency responders were alerted to a fire alarm that was set off at Union Pond Apartments in Wareham.
After arriving, officials determined that the alert was a "malicious false alarm," and were then informed that Lopes Jr., who allegedly pulled the alarm, was outside the building.
While waiting for evaluation by EMTs, Lopes Jr. took off running towards a running car parked in the complex. There, he tried to enter the van, which was occupied by four children.
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A struggle ensued between Lopes Jr. and two of the kids' mother and father, before firefighters and paramedics were able to wrestle the suspect to the ground. Wareham Police then arrived and assisted in subduing and arresting Lopes Jr.
Two officers suffered injuries to their hands, one of which was allegedly bitten. One paramedic also suffered a minor hand injury, while an Onset Fire Captain was allegedly spat on by the suspect. One resident of the complex was also injured in the incident.
Lopes Jr. is facing the following charges:
- Breaking and entering for misdemeanor
- Attempted larceny of a motor vehicle
- Interfering with a firefighter
- Assault and battery on ambulance personnel
- Assault and battery on a police officer
- Assault and battery on a firefighter
- Disorderly conduct
- Disturbing the peace
- False fire alarm
- Resisting arrest
The suspect was hospitalized and later taken to Plymouth County House of Correction, where he was bailed out. He is set to appear in Wareham District Court on Monday.
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