Crime & Safety

Wakefield Man Arrested after Foot Chase in Manchester

Manchester and State Police searched for a Wakefield man earlier this week after he crashed his car in the woods along Route 128 southbound in Manchester and attempted to flee the scene, according to an article in the Gloucester Daily Times. 

Police engaged in a foot chase through the woods off of Route 128 and eventually caught up with the local man. 

Police arrested Wakefield resident Derek Whitaker, 21, and charged with with leaving the scene of property damage and driving under the influence of liquor.

Read the full article on the Gloucester Daily Times website. 
 


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