Crime & Safety
Framingham Car Chase Leads To Assault On Police Officer Charge: Cops
A Marlborough man faces four charges after he fled a traffic stop before, police said, striking an officer during a brief struggle.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham police said an officer was struck in the head with an unknown object during a struggle with a suspect.
Around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday a patrol officer attempted to stop a stolen car in the area of 100 Concord St. The driver, who was later identified as Manuel Teo, 28, of Marlborough, fled the vehicle leading to a foot pursuit.
During the pursuit, the suspect and the officer briefly struggled before the officer was "struck in the head with an unknown object," police said.
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Teo then fled the scene on foot leading to an extensive search of the area by officers and K-9 units.
The officer was transported by ambulance to MetroWest Medical Center with a minor head injury and has been released.
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Teo was eventually arrested outside of his home with assistance from the Marlborough Police Department.
He faces charges including assault and battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct, receiving a stolen car and resisting arrest.
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