Suspect Arrested After Manhunt In Newburyport
NEWBURYPORT (CBS) – A 19-year-old man was arrested after police issued a shelter-in-place order in Newburyport Wednesday evening.
Jose Ilarraza allegedly fled officers who were serving an arrest warrant in conjunction with the Department of Children and Families on Storey Avenue.
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Police issued a shelter-in-place warning to residents, visitors and business owners in the area of Port Plaza. Ilarraza was believed to be armed and dangerous.
K-9 units from area communities assisted with the search and arrest.
After about an hour, Ilarraza was arrested near Zabriskie Drive. He faces charges including breaking and entering and resisting arrest.