CPD Arrests 2 Fleeing Centre of NE Crash

While the officers were enroute to 650 Centre of New England Blvd., dispatch informed them the two suspected of shoplifters had fled on foot. The officers spotted the men, who got into a black 2011 Ford Fusion parked in the nearby Home Depot lot, then drove away as officers approached on foot, according to a statement on the arrest issued by Coventry Police.

The fleeing car struck another vehicle as it was leaving Home Depot, then fled the scene of that crash. The fleeing car then drove west along Centre of New England Blvd., crashed into a tree and became disabled. The men also fled that Centre of NE crash, this time on foot.

West Greenwich Police, and Rhode Island State Police, with K9 units and drones (UAVs), were called to assist searching for the men, who they ultimately located and arrested. Rescue personnel transported each man to Kent Hospital for injuries from the crash.

Men Flee Centre of NE Crash After Fleeing First Crash, After Fleeing Police

Police reported one of the fleeing men, Marvin Pereyra, 27, from Bronx, NY, was quickly apprehended and charged with Reckless Driving, Duty Upon Collision with Attended Vehicle, and Shoplifting. Marvin was transported to Kent Hospital for treatment of injuries he received in the crash. He will be arraigned following his release from the hospital.

The second man, Luis Pereyra, was located and arrested shortly after.  He was also transported to Kent Hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries. He was charged with Shoplifting, and will be arraigned upon his release from the hospital.

Author: Rob Borkowski

Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at editor@warwickpost.com with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.