A multi-town, high-speed pursuit Sunday involving the sheriff’s department and a man wanted on multiple felonies ended in Augusta with shots fired and an arrest, according to a news release.
The Kennebec County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop Dustin Smith, 33, on Hallowell Road in Chelsea, the office said in a release. Smith was wanted on a warrant for multiple felonies.
Smith refused to stop and tried to flea the area, driving from Chelsea through Windsor and eventually to Augusta, the release said. Kierra Stoddard, 29, was in the car with Smith.
Smith allegedly shot at the deputies multiple times along the route and once in Augusta. He eventually stopped at a residence, where got out of his vehicle and pointed his gun at the officers, the release said.
Deputies Elijah Curtis and Jeffrey Boudreau fired at Smith. With the help of the Augusta Police Department, they were able to block the street so Smith could not flee.
Smith was treated at MaineGeneral Health in Augusta for an injury caused by a bullet graze before he was transferred to Kennebec County jail, along with Stoddard.
Stoddard was charged with resisting arrest. The news release states that Smith has several charges pending but doesn’t specify what.
Deputies Curtis and Boudreau were placed on administrative leave, which is standard practice when shots are fired. The Office of the Maine Attorney General is investigating the use of force.
The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.
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