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Waterville man accused of stealing car, ramming police cruiser during chase

Waterville man accused of stealing car, ramming police cruiser during chase

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A Waterville man is accused of ramming a police cruiser during a chase in a stolen car.

Police say they responded to a report of a stolen car Sunday morning on College Ave. in Waterville, leading to a pursuit on I-95.

The driver, 38-year-old Christopher Poirier, is accused of hitting and disabling a police cruiser during the chase, which ended when officers were able to stop Poirier’s vehicle.

Poirier was taken into custody and faces several charges including eluding an officer, reckless conduct, and theft.

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