In the early morning hours on Saturday November 5, 2022, The Fall River Police Department arrested a 17-year-old Fall River resident in connection with an incident that occurred on November 4, 2022 in the area of Robeson St. and Delcar St.

While illegally operating an ATV on a public street, the juvenile failed to comply with police, during a traffic encounter. He attempted to flee from the officer, striking a 17-year veteran of the Fall River Police Department, carrying the officer an unspecified distance before ultimately knocking him to the ground and running him over. The juvenile then fled the scene on the ATV.

The officer was transported to Rhode Island Hospital with serious injuries. He was treated and later released.

The juvenile is facing several charges stemming from the incident, to include;

? Operating a recreational vehicle on a public way,

? Negligent operation of a recreational vehicle, causing serious bodily injury,

? Assault and Battery with a dangerous weapon, causing serious bodily injury,

? Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, causing serious bodily injury,

? Unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.