Cape Cod Heroin Dealer Caught After Chase: Police

YARMOUTH, MA — A heroin dealer was arrested after a police chase in Yarmouth Friday, authorities said. Corey Rathburn, 30, of Brewster, faces a host of charges.

On Friday at about 7 p.m., police said officers noticed Rathburn acting suspicious at a motel and approached him — at which point Rathburn took off and ran into traffic on Route 28. Rathburn then tripped, allowing officers to catch up to him, police said. Rathburn fought officers and was tased, police said.

"While being transported the suspect was crying uncontrollably and stated he was sorry," police said in a statement. "He told the officers he was only going to sell drugs for a year until he could save up some money and that he just got out of jail after serving two years for selling drugs."

Police said they found 7 grams of heroin, 8 grams of cocaine, and $941 in cash in his possession.

Rathburn was charged with:

• Heroin distribution (subsequent offense)
• Cocaine distribution (subsequent offense)
• Resisting arrest
• Disorderly conduct

He was held in custody pending an arraignment Monday.

Mugshot: Corey Rathburn. (Credit: Yarmouth police)