Catherine Holmes, 35, of New Bedford has been charged with assault by means of a dangerous weapon (a car), negligent operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, failing to stop for police, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and an outstanding arrest warrant for assault and battery. Fairhaven Police photo
Press Release
Just before noon time on Monday, 8/6, Fairhaven Police Detectives observed a male party leave Stop & Shop with a carriage full of groceries without paying for the items. As the shoplifter approached a waiting vehicle, which was occupied by two females, officers approached the trio and identified themselves as police. The operator of the vehicle, later identified as 35-year-old Catherine Holmes of 17 Waldo Street, New Bedford, immediately sped away in the vehicle, nearly striking a pedestrian as she fled.
Holmes led police on a pursuit eastbound on Route 6 towards Mattapoisett. She finally stopped on Route 6 just before Jeannette Street, where she was taken into custody without incident. Holmes, who was operating a motor vehicle that was stolen from Rhode Island, was charged with assault by means of a dangerous weapon, for almost running over the pedestrian in the parking lot, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, failing to stop for police, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and an outstanding arrest warrant for assault and battery.
The male party was identified as 31-year-old Andre Guinier of 8 Sandy Road, Wareham. He was charged with shoplifting merchandise valued at over $100.00 and for an outstanding arrest warrant for shoplifting.
The second involved female was identified as 31-year-old Briana Raponi of 2796 Cranberry Highway, Wareham. She was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle and an outstanding arrest warrant for motor vehicle offenses.
All three were booked at the Fairhaven Police Department, and transported to New Bedford District Court for arraignment.
Briana Raponi, 31, of Wareham has been charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle and an outstanding arrest warrant for motor vehicle offenses. Fairhaven Police photo.
Andre Guinier, 31, of Wareham has been charged with shoplifting merchandise valued at over $100.00 and for an outstanding arrest warrant for shoplifting. Fairhaven Police photo.
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