Police Arrest Husband & Wife Following Pursuit Through Central Maine

According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, police arrested a couple following a Tuesday afternoon pursuit through Central Maine.

The press release explains that, at about 1:30 p.m., a Trooper from the Maine State Police Central Field Troop spotted a black Chevrolet Impala on Townhouse Road in West Gardiner.  The vehicle was reportedly driven by Pearle Thomas, of Augusta.  Pearle's husband, Zebbie Thomas, of Charleston, was the passenger in the vehicle.

The press release states that Zebbie Thomas has multiple active arrest warrants issued by other law enforcement agencies.  His alleged crimes include felony robbery, aggravated assault, and violating conditions of release.

Over the last few weeks, police have attempted on several occasions to arrest the pair.  Until today, they had little luck.

The press release says, in part:

Today an attempt to initiate a traffic stop was made, but the Impala failed to pull over and a pursuit ensued. For the safety of the public and responding personnel, the Trooper executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver on West Road in West Gardiner successfully terminating the pursuit.

 

Both Pearle Thomas and Zebbie Thomas were arrested without any additional issues.  Both of them were taken to a nearby hospital for the treatment of minor injuries.

After being discharged from the hospital, they were taken to the Kennebec County House of Corrections.

In addition to Zebbie's previous charges, the couple has been charged with  Eluding, Driving to Endanger, and Failure to Stop.

*NOTE  - All suspects are considered innocent until being found guilty in a court of law