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Police responded to a call about threats made against a woman at The Knights of Columbus, located on Willow Street, on Saturday, June 24, Westborough Police said on Facebook.
Upon arrival, the woman said her ex-boyfriend threatened to hurt her while she was with her 4-year-old daughter. The woman also had a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, later identified as Carlos Garrastegui Rivera, according to police.
Officers then found Rivera inside a Honda Pilot close to where the woman was staying. Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but Rivera kept driving and ultimately sparked a pursuit, police said.
The Honda was eventually found in a parking lot on East Main Street, but Rivera was not inside. A foot pursuit ensued and officers found Rivera in a thickly wooded area. A search of his car also uncovered a loaded shotgun, police said.
Rivera was charged with the following:
- Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order (x3)
- Threats to Commit a Crime – To Wit Murder
- Failure to Stop for Police
- Threats to Commit a Crime
- Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Resisting Arrest
More charges could result after the investigation is complete, police added.
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