Charges For Man Wielding Knife, Slashing Tires At Falmouth Beach: Cops

FALMOUTH, MA — An Attleboro man faces charges after slashing tires and assaulting at least two people on a Falmouth beach over the weekend, police announced.

Augusto Darosa faces multiple charges after police say he became agitated after discovering that he needed a sticker to park at Chapoquoit Beach on Sunday.

Police said Darosa threatened the lot attendant before returning later in the day with a knife, when he began slashing tires, assaulting beachgoers and, police said, threatening witnesses with the weapon.

Officers responded to the beach around 6:30 p.m., but Darosa fled on foot upon their arrival. A police dog was called to the scene and, according to Massachusetts State Police, aerial assistance was also used in the search.

Darosa was eventually discovered hiding on a boat in the West Falmouth Harbor, police said. He was arrested without incident.

His charges include:

• Assault with a dangerous weapon
• Assault and battery
• Threat to commit a crime
• Witness intimidation
• Property vandalism
• Disorderly conduct
• Disturbing the peace
• Breaking and entering of a boat