FRANKLIN, MA — A vehicle pursuit that began in Bellingham on June 9, 2026, continued through Franklin before the driver fled on foot and eluded capture, according to police.
At approximately 8:52 a.m., Bellingham Officer Dan Gavin attempted to stop a blue Ford Ranger on Pulaski Boulevard.
The vehicle is known to officers as being commonly operated by Dominick Revell, 54, of Franklin.
Revell has several active warrants for his arrest, including warrants related to motor vehicle offenses and previous incidents involving failure to stop for police.
The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued, continuing into Franklin where officers from the Franklin Police Department joined the effort.
Stop sticks were successfully deployed on Grove Street in Franklin, deflating the vehicle’s passenger-side tires.
Despite the damage, the vehicle continued traveling through Franklin, briefly approaching the Medway town line, before ultimately coming to a stop on Pond Street in Franklin.
During the pursuit, Revell struck several mailboxes.
After stopping, the operator exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
The suspect jumped over a fence, swam across a small river, and continued into a wooded area.
Officers from the Bellingham and Franklin police departments established a perimeter and requested assistance from regional K9 teams and drone operators.
K9 teams from the Milford and Millis police departments responded to assist, along with drone operators from the Bellingham and Franklin police departments.
One K9 track led officers to a residence on Partridge Street in Franklin.
The address was known to law enforcement and was listed on Revell’s active warrants.
Officers searched the residence but were unable to locate the suspect.
The Bellingham Police Department will be seeking an additional warrant charging Revell with failure to stop for police, reckless operation, operating after suspension, speeding and multiple other motor vehicle violations.
The Franklin Police Department will be seeking an additional warrant charging Revell for several motor vehicle violations, including leaving the scene of property damage and reckless operation.
