New Bedford Police charge man with 12 offenses including A&B on police officer, after car pursuit

“On January 9, 2022, around 1 a.m., officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed heading northbound on Bolton Street. When officers attempted to run a traffic stop, the operator of the vehicle, identified as Robert Guerrero Jr., 32, of 62 Sherman Street, failed to stop and ran through traffic signs down Rivet Street. After a brief speed chase, the vehicle then collided with a fence at the intersection of Hyacinth Street and Rivet Street.

When officers approached the vehicle, Guerrero exited the vehicle and proceeded to flee on foot until officers were able to make contact with him. Officers said Guerrero became physical in which he attempted to punch and kick, and bit one of the officers.

Guerrero was arrested and charged with the following:

• Leaving the scene of property damage
• Reckless operation of a motor vehicle
• Disturbing the peace
• A&B on a police officer
• Failure to stop for police
• Resisting arrest
• Registration suspended/ revoked
• License suspended/ revoked
• Illegally attached plated
• Uninsured motor vehicle
• Speeding
• Failure to stop/ yield”