State Police Apprehend Suspect Wanted for Assaulting Natick Police Officer

Today at 4:38 pm, State Police were notified by Framingham Police that they were in pursuit of a 1996 red Chevrolet Monte Carlo with one white male occupant. They further advised the subject is wanted for an assault on a Natick Police Detective which had just occurred. State Police joined the pursuit on Route 495 northbound. A tire deflating device was deployed by Troopers south of exit 32 in Westford. The Monte Carlo struck the device and pulled into the breakdown lane where the occupant fled into the wood line. Thirty year-old Anthony Saieta from Warwick, Rhode Island was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit and struggle at 4:57 pm. He is charged by State Police with Failing to Stop for a Police Officer, Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Operating to Endanger, Speeding, Marked Lanes, Unregistered/Uninsured and Attaching Plates. He was transported to Natick Police Department for further investigation. Bolton and Berlin Police Departments also assisted.

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