Overview
- A man who appeared to be holding an axe allegedly attacked a woman inside her vehicle at the Wareham rest stop on Route 195 east, which state police said occurred at about 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
- Multiple 911 calls prompted cruisers from several Massachusetts State Police barracks to converge on the area and begin a coordinated search for the suspect.
- Wareham police located the suspect near Swifts Beach and took him into custody later the same morning.
- Authorities have not released the extent of the woman’s injuries or explained a motive, and they describe the case as an active, ongoing investigation.
- Local outlets and officials urge the public to await formal updates on injuries, charges and motive as the investigation continues and police maintain a presence near the rest area.