Mass. Teen Speeds in Salem, Squares Off with Cop, Gets Arrested: Report

SALEM, NH — A Massachusetts teen was expected to be arraigned in court this morning after allegedly speeding on Route 28 and then, after being pulled over, reportedly squaring off with a police officer and resisting arrest, according to police. Michael Giuffrida, 19, of Hudson, MA, was arrested on Feb. 28, 2017, and charged with two counts of simple assault, two counts of resisting arrest or detention, reckless operation, and criminal mischief.

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At just after 9 p.m. last night, an officer reportedly saw an Infiniti traveling “at a high rate of speed” northbound on Route 28/South Broadway in Salem, according to Capt. Joel Dolan of the Salem Police Department.

“The speed of the Infiniti was estimated to be between 60-70 mph,” he alleged.

An officer attempted to stop the vehicle but was unable to until the vehicle reached the parking lot of the DXL clothing store on South Broadway. As the officer approached the vehicle, the driver – later identified as Giuffrida – allegedly refused to roll the driver’s side window down.

“Several attempts were made to speak with the male and after some time passed the male rolled down his window just enough to hand (the) officer his license,” Dolan alleged. “The male was then argumentative to (the) officer and became aggressive. The male flung open his door, exited his vehicle, removed his jacket, and squared off with (the) officer.”

The officer attempted to take Giuffrida into custody but he allegedly pulled away and a struggled ensued, police alleged, lastly several minutes and becoming “violent,” according to Dolan. The officer was able to call for backup units and Giuffrida was contained later.

Giuffrida was held on $500 cash bail and transported to jail. He was arraigned this morning. Two officers and Giuffrida received treatment from Salem Fire and Rescue teams.