Needham Police Chase Ends With 4 Arrests

NEEDHAM, MA — Four men from Brockton attempted to flee a traffic stop in Needham, police said.

A Needham police officer attempted a traffic stop on Chestnut Street on Jan 11. at 4:40 p.m. The vehicle, which was being pulled over for several motor vehicle infractions, fled the scene. The officer followed the vehicle. At the intersection of Chestnut Street and High Rock Street, the vehicle failed to navigate the intersection and went into a snow bank, according to the Needham Police Department. The vehicle fled and was stopped on South Street near Chestnut Street. The four vehicle occupants were taken into custody without incident.

Police have not released the name of the suspect but have announced the charges:

• Refuse to stop for a police officer
• Operating to endanger
• Assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon
• Unlawful possession of ammunition
• Carrying a dangerous weapon