Crime & Safety

Needham Resident Arrested Following Police Chase

Paul Schapoval, 28, was arrested early Friday morning near Nehoiden Street and Central Avenue.

A Needham resident who allegedly sped down Highland Avenue with their vehicle’s high beams on is facing a slew of charges after failing to stop for a pursuing officer.

Early Friday morning, around 12:30 a.m., an officer observed a black Hyundai Elantra traveling in an erratic fashion. The officer attempted to stop the car, but the motorist refused to comply, according to police.

A pursuit ensued and the operator finally stopped near the area of Nehoiden Street and Central Avenue. Paul Schapoval, 28, of Needham, was placed under arrest.

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Schapoval was charged with failure to stop for police, marked lanes violation, speeding, failure to dim high beams and one way violation.

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