Driver Charged In Wild High-Speed Chase: 'Not Made For Jail'
WRENTHAM (CBS) -- A man who police say led them on a wild high-speed chase through several towns and injured an officer Wednesday was arraigned Thursday morning in Wrentham District Court.
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Michael LeBlanc, 26, of Abington, is charged with attempted murder for allegedly dragging a Walpole police officer with his car during the chase. A judge ordered him held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing set for next week. The judge also ordered LeBlanc to undergo a mental health evaluation.
According to court documents released Thursday, Leblanc told police he wanted them to kill him, and that he ran because he was "not made for jail."
He faces several other charges, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and malicious destruction of property.
Multiple charges faced by car chase suspect Michael Leblanc including attempted murder.#wbz pic.twitter.com/zqejdsz2ng
— Beth Germano (@BethWBZ) April 28, 2016
"Given the high speeds and recklessness alleged in this chase, I have to compliment Walpole, Norwood, Dedham, Needham, Boston, State and all police involved in bringing this to a resolution without greater injury to police or the public," Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey said in a statement.
Outside court, LeBlanc's father called Wednesday's chase and his son's arrest "an unfortunate situation."
Michael Leblanc's mom mouths the words "I love you" to her son during his arraignment in #Wrentham re: #Waltham high speed chase. #wbz
— Kim Tunnicliffe (@KimWBZ) April 28, 2016
The chase began in Walpole when officers responded to a call about a suspicious person parked on a man-made dam behind the Walpole Country Club.
Morrissey's office said LeBlanc refused to give police his license and registration. Police said he sped off while Walpole Police officer Matt Crown's arm was in his window, dragging Crown about 100 yards.
Crown returned to his cruiser and joined the pursuit, and was eventually taken to Faulkner Hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
LeBlanc was heard saying he didn't mean to hurt anybody as he was led into court Thursday.
Michael LeBlanc just arrived at Wrentham District court to face charges surrounding a wild police pursuit. #WBZ pic.twitter.com/TeVtI53dME
— Nicole Jacobs (@NicoleJacobsTV) April 28, 2016
He is due back in court Tuesday for the dangerousness hearing.
"I'm proud of what they did and I'm glad that we had the outcome we did," Walpole Police Chief John Carmichael said about officers' actions during the chase.