A man wielding an axe allegedly attacked a woman inside her vehicle at a rest stop along Route 195 east in Wareham before fleeing into the surrounding area, where he was eventually cornered near Swifts Beach and taken into custody. Massachusetts State Police said troopers received multiple 911 calls reporting the incident around 8:30 a.m.
Multiple 911 Calls Brought Troopers to the Scene
According to WCVB, troopers received multiple 911 calls about a man wielding an axe in the area of the Wareham rest stop on Route 195 east around 8:30 a.m. The man allegedly assaulted a woman in a vehicle before fleeing the scene, the station reported. It remains unclear whether the woman was injured, as the extent of any injuries was unknown at the time of the report.
Troopers responded to the rest stop as callers described the frightening scene, and Boston 25 News reported that state police cruisers fanned out across Wareham searching for the man after he fled. State police ultimately found him in the area of Swifts Beach, and he was taken into custody by Wareham police.
Incident Reported on Saturday Morning
Both WCVB and Boston 25 News described the assault as occurring on a Saturday morning, according to officials.
The suspect's identity, age, and any charges he may face have not been released. The condition of the injured woman also remains unconfirmed. WCVB noted that its newsroom, NewsCenter 5, reached out to the Wareham Police Department for additional information, underscoring how much about the case is still unknown.
This remains a developing story, and Hoodline will update this report as police and officials release more details about the attack, the woman's condition, and any charges filed against the man taken into custody near Swifts Beach.
