Cops use taser in drunk driving arrest

PELHAM, N.H. (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - Police used a taser to arrest a man accused of driving drunk in Pelham, N.H.

Timothy Cathcart of Brookline, N.H., is charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, a Second offense of Driving Under the Influence, Disobeying an Officer, Reckless Conduct, Open Container and Conduct After an Accident.

Pelham police responded to the area of Mammoth Road just after midnight yesterday for a report of a possible impaired driver in a light colored SUV. As the officer’s were checking the area, they received another call advising that a vehicle had hit a stone wall in the area of Mammoth Road and Lane Road.

The vehicle reportedly left the scene of the accident and was traveling northbound on Mammoth Road. Officers responded to the area and noticed fresh drag marks in the pavement.

Officer Gioia was able to follow the marks northbound on Mammoth Road. Ofc. Gioia was able to locate the vehicle in Londonderry, New Hampshire. He observed the vehicle to be a white 2010 Grand Jeep Cherokee. Ofc. Gioia attempted to stop the vehicle as it traveled on its rim. A short pursuit ensued and the vehicle finally stopped on Mammoth Road in Londonderry.

Police say Cathcart exited his vehicle with his hands up in the air yelling at the officers to “shoot him.” The officers observed he was not armed. Ultimately, he did not follow the officer’s requests and was tasered.

Cathcart was arraigned yesterday in Salem District Court and is currently being held on $5,000.00 cash bail. He is scheduled to appear back in court on Jan. 18, 2011 at 10 a.m.