Man Arrested after PIT Used in High Speed Police Chase in Maine

A 28-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning after spike mats and PIT were used in a high-speed police chase in Saco.

Chase Involved Two Crashes, Spike Mats and PIT Maneuver

Gabriel Nodarse was charged with Eluding and Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon.

Hit and Run

The Maine State Police said Nodarse was involved in a hit and run before the police pursuit.

Reckless Speed and Erratic Driving

The chase started when a Trooper saw Nodarse driving at “a reckless speed and passing in a no-passing zone on Route 25 in Cornish.” He was crossing into oncoming traffic.

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Fled from Police

Nodarse fled at a high rate of speed when the Trooper tried to pull him over.

Spike Mats Deployed

Spike mats were successfully deployed at the Limington-Standish town line. Both wheels on the passenger side were disabled. Nodarse “continued to flee, driving on deflating tires and rims,” said the Maine State Police.

Hit a Second Car

Nodarse rear-ended another vehicle at the intersection of Route 25 and 35 in Standish. That driver was injured.

PIT Maneuver Ended Chase

He continued into Gorham. A Maine State Trooper did a PIT maneuver and ended the police pursuit.

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Custody and County Jail

Nodarse was taken into custody and transported to the York County Jail.