Man Charged after Hitting Police Cruiser & Chase in Maine

A 44-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning and faces several charges including OUI after a high speed police chase in New Hampshire and Maine.

Arrested after High Speed Chase Across New Hampshire and Maine State Line

Matthew Olsen from Harrison was taken into custody around midnight after New Hampshire State Police called for assistance from the Maine State Police.

Driving Fast and Erratically During Police Pursuit

Olsen was driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck erratically and at high speeds during the police pursuit.

Driver Rammed a Police Cruiser During Chase

The driver “refused to stop for a local police department in New Hampshire, and during the chase, he rammed one of NHSP's cruisers,” said the Maine Department of Public Safety.

Police Pursuit in New Hampshire into Maine

Maine State Police Troopers took over the pursuit after Olsen crossed the state line and continued on the Maine Turnpike.

Drove Over Curb and Damaged Wheels and Tried to Flee on I-95

Olsen was apprehended near the Kennebunk Rest Area after he drove over a curb and tried to continue on the Interstate. His tires were seriously damaged after hitting the curb.

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Precision Immobilization Technique Used to Stop Vehicle

Olsen’s vehicle was disabled after police used a PIT maneuver (Precision Immobilization Technique).

Suspect Faces Multiple Charges Including Operating Under the Influence

He was charged with Operating Under the Influence, Eluding an Officer, Reckless Conduct, and Criminal Speed.

Driver Taken to Hospital and Booked at County Jail

Olsen was transported to a nearby hospital as a precaution and then taken to the York County Jail and booked.

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Ongoing Police Investigation after High Speed Chase and Crash

The Investigation remains active and ongoing as authorities gather more evidence.