PORTSMOUTH, NH — A Massachusetts man was arrested on multiple charges following a pursuit that ended in Portsmouth.
At 10:21 p.m. Thursday, Trooper Cameron Vetter of the Troop A barracks observed a 2016 BMW X3 traveling at more than 120 mph on Interstate 95 northbound in Hampton.
Trooper Vetter attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but when the driver failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated.
The driver of the BMW continued on I-95 with exterior lighting turned off, speeding, and driving erratically.
The driver exited the highway at Exit 5, toward the Portsmouth Traffic Circle, and then traveled southbound on Route 1.
Due to safety concerns, the pursuit was terminated, and troopers began to canvas the area for the vehicle.
Trooper Patrick Vetter located the BMW behind a business off Lafayette Road.
The driver and only occupant, identified as Mason Hebert, 22, of Boxford, Massachusetts, was arrested.
Troopers noted that Hebert displayed signs of impairment.
Hebert was charged with a felony count of reckless conduct and misdemeanor counts of aggravated driving under the influence of liquor and disobeying an officer.
Hebert was held in preventive detention by a bail commissioner and transported to the Rockingham County Jail, where he is being held pending an appearance scheduled in Portsmouth District Court on Friday.
Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to contact Trooper Cameron Vetter at [email protected].
