Man facing several charges after failing to stop for police in Mashpee


MASHPEE
– A Mashpee man is facing several charges after allegedly failing to stop for Mashpee Police Tuesday evening. According to a police report obtained by Cape Wide News, Sgt. Michael Assad was doing a routine check of The Barn store on Route 28 when he noticed a Nissan Rogue leaving the parking lot. A computer check showed the vehicle was unregistered and uninspected. When Sgt. Assad spotted the vehicle again on Route 130 he observed it operating at a speed that appeared greater than reasonable and it passed two other vehicles over the double yellow line at which time he activated his blue lights and siren. The vehicle continued at speeds upwards to 20 MPH. Officers were able to deduce the driver was likely headed to a residence on Scituate Road which was in fact where the vehicle stopped.

According to Sgt. Assad’s report, the driver jumped out and faced Sgt. Assad. At this time Sgt. Assad drew his weapon and ordered the suspect to the ground. The suspect raised his hands but approached Sgt. Assad. Sgt. Assad fearing an assault was imminent holstered his weapon and was able to tackle the suspect to the ground. A struggled ensued despite a female coming who came out of the house urging the suspect not to resist. The suspect continued to attempt to reach his waist but Sgt. Assad was able to perform a “elbow strike” and get the suspect’s hands behind his back. A backup officer arrived and the suspect was taken into custody. 

David Edward Hoeft of Mashpee was charged with operating under the influence of drugs (Flexerill and Suboxone), operating recklessly to endanger, marked lanes violation, open container of alcohol, failing to stop for police, uninspected vehicle, speed greater than reasonable, and resisting arrest. He was due to be arraigned in Falmouth District Court on Wednesday.

Sgt. Assad was treated for minor injuries.



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