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Burlington police use less lethal against a man who was armed with a hammer after a police chase

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Police say a Colchester man faces multiple charges after leading police on a high-speed chase through Burlington and threatening officers with a hammer Wednesday night.

When officers approached, they say 41-year-old Thomas Burke got into the driver’s seat and sped off, almost hitting a marked cruiser with its lights on.

Burke ended up crashing into several cars stopped at a traffic light. Police say he then got out of the car and ran off behind residential buildings, leading them on a foot pursuit. Then, using a hammer, they say he made threats towards officers and himself.

Police subdued Burke using non-lethal munitions, and he was taken into custody. He faces multiple charges including attempted aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, eluding police, and gross negligent operation.

Burlington police say they later learned Burke was also involved in multiple vehicle pursuits by neighboring law enforcement agencies.

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Sep-8-2024
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