On Monday, March 14, 2022, just prior to noontime, multiple officers were dispatched to the Home
Depot on Highland Avenue in Seekonk for the report of a larceny in progress. Upon arrival, the male
suspect fled the store and entered a motor vehicle in the parking lot. Officers attempted to remove the
suspect from the vehicle, however, the suspect was able to get the vehicle into gear. As the suspect fled,
he struck one officer with his motor vehicle and drove directly at a second officer. A small pursuit
ensued where the suspect struck multiple vehicles on Rt. 6, ultimately rolling over his own vehicle in the
City of East Providence. With the assistance of the East Providence Police Department, the suspect was
taken into custody without further incident. The struck officer was transported to a nearby hospital
where he was treated for minor injuries. The subject was placed under arrest by EPPD and identified as:
Albert Rosario of Providence, RI Age: 32
MA Charges:
Assault & Battery with Dangerous Weapon
Assault with Dangerous Weapon
Use of MV in Commission of Felony
Shoplifting
Fail to Stop for Police
Unlicensed Operation of MV
Reckless Operation of MV
Assorted traffic charges
Additionally, Rosario had nine (9) active warrants for his arrest out of the State of Massachusetts.