New Bedford Police searching for woman who damaged cruisers, almost striking detectives, in chase

On Wednesday, at approximately 5:00pm New Bedford Police made a traffic stop on 64-year-old Clifford Colby, of Bourne. As police approached her window, for reasons unknown, she slammed on the gas and sped away.

While leaving the scene, police officers had to jump out of the way of her vehicle to avoid being struck. A car pursuit ensued and in the process she ended up striking two unmarked police vehicles before police decided to terminate the chase

When found and arrested Colby will be charged with failing to stop for police, leaving the scene of property damage, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon.