LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — A Dracut man is facing larceny and assault charges after allegedly breaking into a police officer’s car.
Authorities say Lowell Officer Christopher Purtell was getting ready to drive to work just before 1 p.m. Tuesday when he went back into his Dracut home to get something to drink. When he walked back outside, he saw somebody rummaging in his car.
Purtell, in uniform, told the thief to stop.
The thief fled with Purtell in pursuit and the two scuffled. Purtell had to use a chemical spray to subdue the suspect.
The Sun of Lowell reports that 19-year-old Daniel Rondeau is facing a variety of charges for allegedly taking an iPad and a Blackberry from the car.
He was released on personal recognizance after pleading not guilty.
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Information from: The (Lowell, Mass.) Sun, http://www.lowellsun.com
It’s okay to laugh at this, right?
Unreal the disrespect people have. WHY don’t people understand if it doesnt belong to you DONT TOUCH IT!! And Pittman you wouldnt be laughing if it were YOUR stuff being stolen.
Why do judges let these people on personal recognizance. They are going to continue doing this until they are caught again. They have a drug habit and will steal to get money for the drugs.