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New Hampshire Authorities apprehend Duo Following Cross-State Police Pursuit Linked to Officer’s stolen Rifle

A high-speed chase that began in Massachusetts and concluded in New Hampshire has resulted in charges against a man and a woman. The pursuit, which authorities say is connected to an inquiry into recent vehicle break-ins and the theft of a police rifle, ended in a collision on Wednesday afternoon.

Scott Marshall Sullivan Jr., a 34-year-old resident of Derry, New Hampshire, faces a litany of charges including reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest, disobeying a police officer, operating a vehicle with a suspended license due to a DUI, contempt of court, breach of bail conditions, and reckless operation of a vehicle. Sarahann Jacobs, 27, is charged solely with resisting arrest, according to the Salem Police Department.

The incident originated in Methuen, Massachusetts, and was reportedly tied to a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred in Salem, new Hampshire, on June 17th. Police reports indicate that an off-duty officer’s personal vehicle was targeted, and a rifle issued by the department was stolen during the incident.

Law enforcement from Methuen and the Massachusetts State Police pursued Sullivan Jr. and Jacobs into the Salem area. During the chase, their Hyundai Santa Fe allegedly forced a Salem police cruiser off the road. The vehicle also narrowly avoided a head-on collision with another police cruiser on the Cross Street bridge, which spans Interstate 93.

Despite the near-misses, state police, Methuen police, and Salem police continued their pursuit. The chase concluded when the suspects’ vehicle crashed on the rail trail at the intersection of Cluff Crossing and Route 28. Following the crash, both Sullivan Jr. and Jacobs fled the scene on foot.

A brief foot pursuit ensued, during which both individuals were apprehended.

Sullivan Jr., who was reportedly already out on bail for previous charges of theft and resisting arrest, has been ordered to be held without bail pending his appearance in Salem District Court. He is also expected to face charges in Massachusetts related to the incident.

Jacobs, who police have identified as being homeless, was released on her own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

The investigation into the matter remains active and ongoing.