Multi-State Car Chase and Crashes Lead to Arrest of Two

METHUEN, NH - Two Massachusetts residents were arrested this afternoon after a two-state chase and two motor vehicle crashes this afternoon.

Chad Tombarello, 30, of Lawrence, MA, was arrested on April 12, 2016, and charged with operating to endanger, failing to stop for a police officer, speeding, marked lane violations, resisting arrest, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, and operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license. He was also had three active warrants for receiving stolen property-felony, motor vehicle charges and intimidating a witness-felony, assault and battery, and threats to commit a crime.

Also arrested was Natasha Johnson, 23, of Haverhill, MA, who was charged with disorderly conduct.

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At around noon today, Methuen Police began a pursuit of a vehicle that reportedly failed to stop near the MSPCA building on Broadway. The driver – Tombarello – allegedly began driving on the wrong side of the road, in the middle of traffic, and then proceeded back across Broadway onto Route 213 west.

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Tombarello allegedly drove north onto I-93 and once he crossed the New Hampshire state line, New Hampshire State Police took over the pursuit, according to a report. Salem NH Police joined in the pursuit after Tombarello exited I-93 in that community. In Salem, he allegedly crashed into a Salem Police cruiser with intent, allegedly in order to further evade police, according to the report.

Tombarello allegedly continued driving to Route 97 and drove back into Massachusetts. He reportedly continued into Methuen, then into Haverhill, and then allegedly struck a NHSP cruiser at a high rate of speed, stopping the vehicle.

Both Tombarello and Johnson allegedly fled on food and Methuen, Salem, and NSHP officers were able to arrest them both a short distance from the crash.

"I'd like to thank both the Salem Police Department and New Hampshire State Police for their assistance in today's pursuit," said Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon in a statement. "I am proud of how professionally our officers acted while facing such a complex situation."

Salem Police noted on Facebook that the vehicle was on its rims at the end of the pursuit. The department will be issuing its own charges after the drivers soon. There were also no injuries, according to the post.