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“On Saturday, February 11, at approximately 11:00pm, 29-year-old Jordan Berrio of Centerville and 50-year-old Robert Carver of Hyannis, utilized their vehicles to surround and box in an unmarked Barnstable Police vehicle on Main Street Hyannis.
The individuals then fired a BB gun at the driver’s side window and door, striking and causing damage to the vehicle. The officer did not sustain any injuries. Both Berrio and Carver fled the scene at a high rate of speed, but were stopped moments later by responding units. Berrio and Carver were both taken into custody and charged with the following:
Berrio – Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Discharging a BB Gun on a Public Way, Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Speeding.
Carver – Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Speeding, and Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License.
Both Berrio and Carver were released on $40 bail and are scheduled to be arraigned Monday February 13, 2023 at Barnstable District Court.” -Barnstable Police Department.
It is small wonder young men don’t want to become police officers. Here we have two suspects causing damage and potential physical harm to an officer,and then leave the scene yet they are released on $40.00 bail ,outrageous!!
What would possess a person to do this? Is there a Saint of Stupidity?