Police Log: Man Allegedly Tries to Outrun Police Car, On Bicycle

made the following arrests recently. 

Portsmouth man tries to outrun police officer's cruiser — on a bicycle 

A Portsmouth man allegedly attempted to escape a police chase this Fourth of July, but didn't get far after apparently driving his bicycle into an officer's cruiser and then falling off his bike. 

Scott Deasley, 41, of 68 Pine St., was arrested Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. after a police chase in the area of Cedar Avenue. 

An officer on patrol on Beach Street first noticed Deasley riding his bicycle. The officer, who was driving his police cruiser at the time, was aware Deasley was wanted on an affidavit arrest warrant. 

The warrant was issued in connection with an incident on June 23. A 37-year-old Portsmouth woman told police that Deasley drove her vehicle without her consent. 

With Deasley on bicycle, the officer pulled his cruiser next to him and asked the suspect to stop. Deasley allegedly refused to stop riding his bicycle and turned onto Cedar Avenue with the police cruiser following him. 

A second police officer then joined the chase on foot. Deasley continued to refuse to stop, according to police. 

The Portsmouth man then drove his bicycle into the side of a police cruiser, resulting in him falling off the bike. The cruiser sustained damage to its side. 

Deasley allegedly continued to resist arrest, refusing to place his hands behind his back. He was eventually placed into handcuffs and held overnight at the police station. 

He was charged with domestic, driving a vehicle without the consent of the owner; obstruction of an officer in the execution of duty; resisting arrest; and vandalism. 

Deasley is expected to be arraigned Thursday in court. 

Massachusetts man arrested on marijuana possession charge

Liam Sullivan, 19, of Mashpee, MA, was arrested Wednesday, July 4, at 12:15 a.m. and charged with possession of marijuana. 

A vehicle, operated by Sullivan, was stopped on Route 24 South for speeding. Police say they detected an aroma of marijuana. Officers later discovered a small bag of marijuana in the center console. 

Sullivan was released with a court summons. 

Newport man arrested on warrant

Corey Chiodo, 23, of Newport, was arrested Monday, July 2, at 9 a.m. on a bench warrant issued by Sixth District Court for failure to appear.

Chiodo was arrested after a police officer, who was aware of the warrant, stopped him on Hedly Street. Chiodo was then transported to district court.