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Crash near Tobin Bridge in Charlestown leads to massive police search

CHARLESTOWN – A driver crashed and ran from police on Tuesday, leading to a massive police search that lasted for hours near the Tobin Bridge. 

The search began just after noon. Police attempted to stop a man in a green car, but he crashed into a guardrail on Terminal Street and ran off. 

Boston police said the driver, who had warrants out for his arrest, had a suspended license.

Police found a gun in the suspect's car and a second weapon inside the building at 200 Terminal Street. A search was conducted for several hours before the building was deemed safe.

The suspect has not yet been located. He is described as a Black man who is 6'0" tall, 190 pounds with long black dreadlocks. 

No further information is currently available.

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