Car crashes in Revere after attempted traffic stop, police say
A 29-year-old Massachusetts man is facing several motor vehicle and drug charges after police said they attempted to stop the driver of a motor vehicle that was reported stolen.
The crash happened just before noon on Dana Street off North Shore Road in Revere, Massachusetts.
Police said they attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled and then crashed a short distance away.
The driver, Willie Jenkins, 29, of Chelsea, was arrested and charged with several motor vehicle charges and drug charges, police said.
Police said a passenger inside the vehicle, who was not identified, will be summonsed to court for several motor vehicle and drug charges as well.
A neighbor told WCVB's David Bienick that police found drugs and a gun inside of the vehicle.