Suspect rams cars, cruisers during wild pursuit in Maine

Scene where suspect's rollover crash in Minot on Monday. (MSP photo)

MINOT, Maine - An Auburn man was arrested on Monday after leading police on an extended chase in which he rammed numerous cars including several police cruisers as he attempted to flee.

The pursuit unfolded around 11:45 a.m. as Maine State Troopers were assisting the Auburn Police Department with an attempt to locate 31-year-old Brandon Pelletier who was wanted on numerous felony warrants.

As troopers approached Pelletier's vehicle with their blue lights activated Pelletier proceeded to ram one of the two cruisers and fled the scene. Troopers along with the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office pursued Pelletier throughout Auburn during which time Pelletier hit numerous vehicles who were traveling on the roadway. Troopers attempted to end the pursuit again but were unable to due to Pelletier attempting to hit their cruisers with his vehicle.

The pursuit continued into Minot where Pelletier struck another vehicle. Troopers attempted to disable Pelletier's vehicle again, but Pelletier then swerved toward one of the cruisers, striking it and causing his own vehicle to roll over.

Pelletier refused to exit the vehicle and a police K-9 was deployed to apprehend Pelletier. He was then transported to Central Maine Medical Center with minor injuries.

Pelletier was wanted for multiple charges including robbery. New charges stemming from Monday include driving to endanger, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, refusing to submit to arrest or detention by force, leaving the scene of a crash, criminal speed and numerous other traffic infractions.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of cocaine and fentanyl. Androscoggin SO, Auburn PD, Mechanic Falls PD, Minot Fire and United Ambulance assisted the Maine State Police.

Anyone who was struck by Pelletier's vehicle is asked to reach out to Sgt. Chris Farley at the Maine State Police.207.624.7076