Overview
- State police said the incident involved a man who appeared to be carrying an ax and who allegedly assaulted a woman in a vehicle at the Route 195 east Wareham rest stop.
- The alleged attack drew multiple 911 calls and, according to state police, troopers from several barracks responded to search the area.
- Officers located the suspect near Swifts Beach and Wareham police took him into custody, with local agencies reporting the arrest on Saturday.
- Authorities have not disclosed the extent of the woman’s injuries or whether formal charges have been filed, and they characterized the matter as an active investigation.
- Investigators will process the scene and review evidence before prosecutors decide on charges, and local outlets say they have reached out to police for further details as reporting continues.