Stoughton Suspect Runs Over Man After Hypodermic Needle Attack in Weymouth

An 18-year-old Stoughton man was arrested Monday morning after Weymouth police say he ran over a 28-year-old man with his car, struck several parked vehicles, a fence and a tree and then fled the scene.

The suspect, Jeffry Barthelmy, was located on Northern Ave and short distance from the scene on Emilissa Lane and arrested, according to Weymouth Police Captain Richard Fuller. 

The 28-year-old victim was transported to the South Shore Hospital by family members, where police say he was being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

When questioned by police, Barthelmy said he was attacked by the alleged victim with a hypodermic needle just before 9 a.m. on Monday.

Barthelmy stated that when he arrived at the residence on Emilissa Lane, he was attacked by the alleged victim, who entered the passenger side of the vehicle and attempted to rob him with the needle, police said.

Barthelmy told police that he hit the gas and the alleged victim fell out of the car and was run over, Cpt. Fuller said in a statement.  Barthelmy also told police that the victim was his friend.

Barthelmy was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury, use without authority, operating to endanger and leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.

A syringe was found at the scene, police said.

The victim’s name has not been released by police because he has not yet been charged. Cpt. Fuller said the  investigation is ongoing.

Barthelmy stated that he was homeless but his last know  address was 35 Wheeler Circle in Stoughton, police said. He will be arraigned at Quincy Court on Tuesday.