STONEHAM — A woman was charged with criminal speeding and eluding an officer Wednesday morning after leading authorities on an 11-mile pursuit.
A deputy conducting a traffic enforcement detail near New Suncook School in Lovell spotted a red 2020 Jeep Cherokee traveling north in a reckless manner, according to Oxford County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Dana Thompson.
Suspecting the driver might be impaired, the deputy attempted a traffic stop, activating the emergency lights and siren. The driver, identified as Sydney Whitelaw, 34, of Stoneham, allegedly refused to pull over and fled north on Route 5, through Lovell and into Stoneham.
The pursuit lasted for approximately 11 miles and ended when Whitelaw pulled into her residence. She was quickly taken into custody after attempting to exit the vehicle. There were no passengers inside the Jeep.
Additional deputies from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office and the Fryeburg Police Department responded to assist.
Whitelaw was transported to the Oxford County Jail and booked into custody.
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