Brockton, Massachusetts Fugitive Wanted For Draggong State Trooper Arrested Thursday

By Tiffany Williams – 

Wednesday night just before 6:00 PM, Massachusetts State Police conducted a traffic in the area of Montello Street in Brockton, Massachusetts, for motor vehicle violations. When troopers approached the vehicle and made contact with the operator of the vehicle, the operator fled the stop dragging one Trooper. 

The operator of the vehicle who has been identified as Derek Lobo, 31, of Brockton was located and arrested at 33 Union Street, Brockton. 

Lobo was taken into custody by the State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section with the assistance of the State Police Troop D Community Action Team (CAT) and has been charged with Assault and battery on a police officer; Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; Trafficking in Fentanyl, more than 10 grams; Negligent operation of a motor vehicle; Failure to stop for police; Unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle; Number plate violation; No inspection sticker; Speeding; Window tint violation; and Not in possession of a license.

The Trooper, who was dragged by Lobo, was uninjured and took Lobo into custody when he was located.