A Monmouth man was arrested Thursday after leading police on a brief chase at upwards of 85 mph.
Sagadahoc County Chief Sheriff ’s Deputy Brett Strout said David Lamontagne, 44, of Monmouth was arrested and charged with eluding a police officer and criminal speed.
At around 4:43 p.m. Thursday, Strout said Deputy Brian Quinn saw a 2004 Chevrolet sport utility vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Richmond Road. Quinn tried to pull it over, but the driver continued at approximately 85 mph — about 35 mph over the speed limit. Strout said, Lamontagne pulled over after several minutes.
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