The Maine State Police arrested a Connecticuit man on Sunday after he allegedly fled officers while operating under the influence and smashed into a cafe’s porch.
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At approximately 12:30 a.m., a state trooper spotted a 2015 Jeep Cherokee allegedly operating erratically and speeding while traveling on Route 302 in Bridgton.
The trooper initiated a stop, and the driver at first complied.
After stopping the driver, identified as Stuart John McClure, 32, of New London, Connecticut, allegedly fled the trooper at high speed.
The trooper initiated a pursuit, which continued for several miles until McClure crashed while entering the causeway in Naples.
McClure’s Jeep allegedly struck the awning and porch beams of Rick’s Cafe.
Even after the crash, he allegedly continued to flee, and ran on foot.
He was eventually apprehended while allegedly hiding in shrubbery along the causeway shoreline.
He was transported to the Maine Medical Center for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, and faces charges of operating under the influence, eluding, aggravated driving to endanger, and criminal speed.
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