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Wareham Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Arrest

A traffic stop in Wareham led to a high-speed pursuit and the arrest of a suspect who was wanted on felony warrants.

 

Police say they spotted 29-year-old Lashii Ortiz of Plymouth driving a vehicle with out-of-state plates overnight Sunday and he took off when officers approached, nearly hitting a police cruiser. Ortiz had felony warrants out for his arrest on armed robbery, witness intimidation and drug possession with the intent to distribute charges.

 

Police deployed stop-sticks that deflated two of the suspect's tires, but he continues to flee at speeds of more than 100-miles-per-hour. State Police took over the pursuit and Ortiz was arrested in the City of Brockton. He was returned to Wareham where he faces additional charges. Ortiz is scheduled to be arraigned today.

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