Marion Police Arrest Seekonk Man for Alleged Break-In Following Chase

MARION (WBSM) — Marion Police have arrested a Seekonk man who allegedly broke into a home, stole items and then fled from officers.

According to Police Chief Richard Nighelli, officers responded to Abels Way at about 1:12 p.m. today after a resident reported that a man was seen on the home’s Ring doorbell camera stealing a lawn trimmer and leaving in a white pickup truck.

Officers later noticed a vehicle matching the description on Mill Street (Route 6) near police headquarters. Nighelli said Sgt. Larry Savery attempted to stop the vehicle, but the pickup truck fled south on Front Street at a high rate of speed. Sgt. Savery stopped pursuing the truck due to safety concerns.

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Police then observed the pickup truck after it had crashed in the Silvershell Beach parking lot.

Nighelli said the driver – later identified as Peter Soares, 56, of Seekonk – attempted to flee the scene on foot. Sgt. Savery and Sgt. Sean Day took Soares into custody as he ran toward the water.

Soares was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, then released and brought to Marion Police headquarters for booking.

Through an investigation, police determined that Soares had entered the house and a shed and had stolen additional property.

He is charged with breaking and entering during the daytime with intent to commit a felony, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to stop for police, operating a motor vehicle to endanger, speeding, marked lanes violation and disorderly conduct.

Soares will be arraigned Monday in Wareham District Court.

"Thanks to the homeowner who quickly reported suspicious activity on their camera, officers were able to locate the suspect's vehicle, ultimately leading to a prompt arrest in this case," Chief Nighelli said.

"I would like to commend responding officers for their quick thinking in not engaging in a high-speed pursuit in the midst of an already dangerous situation,” he said. “The actions of the homeowner and officers led to a desired outcome without any injuries."