Manchester Man Accused Of Running Over Officer's Foot, Fleeing Scene

MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester police responded to a report of a fight at Arms Park on Thursday.

Police said when they arrived, several people were posturing to fight. As the officers approached, two of the males got into cars, and one of the males began to drive out of the parking lot despite police ordering him to stop, according to MPD Spokesperson Heather Hamel, who said he drove so close to an officer he hit the officer's foot.

Shortly after, another officer in the area spotted the vehicle going at a high rate of speed on Commercial Street. The vehicle ultimately crashed at the corner of Commercial and Canal streets, and the driver left on foot.

A Manchester police officer and K-9 tracked down the driver — who was later found hiding in the Eversource parking lot. He was identified as Sergio Torres Jr., 25, of Manchester.

Police spoke to a man who reported being assaulted by a group of people at Arms Park; the man suffered injuries to his face, head, and ribs. Police established probable cause to charge Torres with reckless conduct — deadly weapon, riot, first-degree assault, and second-degree assault charges, all felonies, as well as conduct after an accident and disobeying an officer charges.

Hamel says the incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information should call Manchester Police at 603- 668-8711.