Driver arrested after allegedly leading New Hampshire police on pursuit, reaching speeds over 120 mph – Boston News, Weather, Sports

NORTH HAMPTON, NH (WHDH) – Police arrested a 28-year-old Maine man after he allegedly led state troopers on a chase through several New Hampshire communities Tuesday evening.

New Hampshire State Police said in a statement that Bert Clement, of South Portland, Maine, reached speeds of over 120 mph on Route 101 in Exeter before authorities took him into custody in North Hampton.

Police said Clement now faces charges including aggravated driving under the influence, driving under the influence of drugs, disobeying an officer and reckless driving

State police said troopers became involved in the incident after a vehicle fled from local police officers in Epping. Police said the car was traveling “at a high rate of speed” on Route 101 in Epping before an officer saw it passing near Exit 10 on Route 101 eastbound in Exeter.

According to police, the officer attempted to stop the car, but he continued. After leaving the highway for a short time, the car came back and fled toward Hampton, according to police.

Moments later, police said, officers deployed “tire deflation devices” on the east side of Route 101 near the interchange with I-95. Two of the fleeing car’s tires had lost air. But the pursuit continued, the car traveling through the Hampton Side Toll Plaza and onto I-95 North in North Hampton before eventually coming to a stop.

State Police said police took the driver, identified as Clement, into custody without incident.

Clement was charged in connection with the state police pursuit, police said.

Clement was released on bail and is expected to be arraigned on June 4, according to police.

The entire incident remained under investigation as of Wednesday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at [email protected].

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