Whatever the situation might be, attempting to steal a police cruiser is always a bad idea. However, this type of offense is more common than many realize. Countless viral videos show individuals jumping into police vehicles and speeding away – and this type of incident can be highly embarrassing for law enforcement departments across the nation. A recent incident highlights the potential penalties for this unique type of auto theft in Boston.
Police Describe Scene of Utter Mayhem at Brockton Car Dealership
In February of 2025, Norwell Police reported a scene of complete mayhem at a Brockton car dealership. This scene began when a man took an Uber to the car dealership and started acting aggressively in the vehicle. This aggressive behavior continued when the man arrived at the dealership, prompting staff to attempt de-escalation strategies.
When these attempts failed, the employees asked him to leave. At this point, the defendant started “lunging” toward staff members while threatening to kill them with a firearm. However, no firearm was present at the scene. He then returned to the Uber driver and assaulted them while trying to steal his car keys. He seems to have been successful, as police arrived to find him inside the vehicle.
However, he could not figure out how to get the vehicle into gear. In a desperate last attempt to flee, he reportedly jumped into a police cruiser and tried to steal it. Officers then tried to arrest the man, and he became violent. After swinging with his fists, he struck one officer twice in the face. During this altercation, he damaged a police cruiser door. Even after the officers managed to get the man on the ground, he continued to fight and resist. Two police officers were hospitalized as a result of this incident, and so was the defendant.
This defendant now faces numerous charges, including making threats, two counts of attempted carjacking, assault and battery on a police officer, three counts of damage to a vehicle, resisting arrest, and disturbing the peace. These charges provide some indication of what might happen if you attempt to steal a police cruiser in Boston. Along with a standard carjacking offense, you might also face a slew of additional charges.
It is not clear why this individual became so violent and erratic. However, the man’s mother seems to have posted on social media days before the incident, warning the public that her son was missing. She also claimed that he had recently experienced a “traumatic life event” and that he was probably in distress. Finally, she claimed that the defendant was on Brockton’s missing person list.
Can a Boston Defense Attorney Help With Carjacking Charges?
Carjacking is a relatively common offense, and many criminal defense attorneys in Boston have plenty of experience with these cases. One example is Edward R. Molari, an experienced lawyer who may be able to help carjacking defendants. Stealing a police vehicle is a particularly serious type of carjacking crime, but stealing virtually any car can lead to severe consequences. Consider scheduling a consultation with us today to get started with a defense strategy.