New Bedford man crashes into utility pole after leading police on high-speed chase

Jeffrey Raposo, 40, of New Bedford was spotted by Pawtucket Police in stole a vehicle in the Stop & Shop parking lot on Cottage Street. He then led police on a high-speed chase throughout the city.

In his attempt to get away from police, Raposo drove dangerously and recklessly endangering the public, police and himself so in the interest of public safety, police called off the pursuit.

Minutes later Raposo crashed the stolen car into a utility pole, and began to leave the area on foot. Police arrived and found the car without him in it, but was picked after a short search and taken into custody.

Jeffrey Raposo was charged with:

• Eluding offers in a motor vehicle in a high-speed pursuit.
• Possession of a stolen vehicle.
• Carrying a prohibited weapon other than a firearm.
• Failing to appear to a summons