Wanted Driver Crashes Car, Charged With Endangering Child In Oxford: Police

A Charlton man who already had a warrant out for his arrest is facing charges for endangering a child after crashing his car in Oxford this week, authorities said.

Surveillance video captured the crash in Oxford Center near Town Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 22
Photo Credit: *Oxford Police Department on Facebook*

David Cifarelli

02/23/2023 10:11 a.m.

Wayne Pelletier, age 59, was charged with operating to endanger, speed greater than reasonable, operating with a suspended license, and a marked lanes violation in connection with the crash.

Surveillance video posted by Oxford Police on Facebook captured the moment Pelletier's car plowed through several trees in Oxford Center on Wednesday morning, Feb. 22.

Both Pelletier and the child were not seriously injured, Oxford Police said. When officers learned that Pelletier had an active arrest warrant, he was arrested and taken to Dudley District Court.

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