COPS: Suspect told officers he hoped they’d get shot and killed on...

The following is the actual Wareham Police Department media release:

On Tuesday, February 5, at 1:00 a.m. Officer Calib Larue was traveling north on
Cranberry Highway near Chili’s Restaurant and observed a motor vehicle coming at him in the wrong lane of travel.

Officer Larue stopped the vehicle, however it started to back up and away, forcing Officer Larue to jump from his cruiser yelling for the driver to stop, which he did.

The driver and passenger were uncooperative, with the driver giving a false name to the officer.

[Upon further investigation,] it was determined the operator had a warrant for his arrest and was placed into custody.

A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded, a digital scale, over $2,000 cash, multiple phones, multiple pills, and suspected heroin.

The male passenger was now also placed under arrest. Both subjects were transported to police headquarters where [they were] processed and each ordered held on $10,000 cash bail.

Officers Robert McLain and Steve Harrison assisted in the search and arrests.

Patrick Martin, 38, of 149 Elm Street, Stoneham, Ma. is charged follows:

 Possession with intent to distribute a Class “A” drug
 Possession with intent to distribute a Class “B” drug
 Possession with intent to distribute a Class “C” drug
 Failure to identify self to police
 Possession of an open container of alcohol
 Warrant
 Driving in the wrong lane of travel

Michael Lacrosse, 37, of 13 Morrill Place, Lynn, Ma. is charged as follows:

 Possession with intent to distribute a Class “A” drug
 Possession with intent to distribute a Class “B” drug
 Failure to wear seat belt

During the booking process Mr. Lacrosse was belligerent and told the officers that he hoped that they get shot and killed on duty.

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