Press Release
Wilbraham Police Department
16 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
413-596-3837
Contact: Sgt. Edward Lennon
Date of Release: 05/28/13, 2:00 am
Failure to Stop for Police Arrest
On 05/27/14 at approximately 2:30pm, Wilbraham Police Officer David Diogo performed a motor vehicle stop of a vehicle on Dumaine Street near Boston Road for a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle subsequently fled from the stop.
Officer Diogo pursued the vehicle to Nantasket Street in Springfield near the Lowe’s Home Improvement store. The operator abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. The subject was apprehended after a foot chase. The Springfield Police Department assisted at the scene.
Johnny R. Hallums-Burton, (34), of Springfield was charged with Refusing to Stop for Police, False Name to a Police Officer, Using a Motor Vehicle Without Authority, Revoked License, and other related motor vehicle charges.