Lakes Region police chase ends with crash into utility pole

LACONIA - A Belmont man has arrested after a pursuit that ended with a crash in Laconia.

The incident unfolded when a State Trooper attempted to stop a Hyundai Sonata for a violation in Laconia, and the driver refused to stop, promptinv a pursuit.

The nighttime Friday chase involved multiple troopers, who followed the Honda through Laconia and Gilford before returning to Laconia, where the pursuit ended after the driver crashed into a telephone pole on Bowman Street. During the pursuit, the driver struck one of the trooper's cruiser, causing minor damage, according to a Dept. of Safety statement sent on Tuesday.

The driver was taken into custody and identified as Andrew J. Decormier, 33, of Belmont. Troopers determined Decormier had a probation warrant and additionally charged him with reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, disobeying a police officer, driving after being deemed a habitual offender, and other motor vehicle offenses.

He was held at the Belknap County Jail pending his an arraignment.