Stoughton 13-year-old steals car leads police on chase down I-93, before crashing
Rivera was arraigned Monday in Stoughton District Court. He pleaded not guilty to the charges, court records show. His next court date is July 9.
The two minors will be arraigned in Dedham Juvenile Court, police said.
Police allege the teens stole the Hyundai from Manor Drive in Stoughton, breaking a window to get inside and jump-starting it without keys.
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The stolen vehicle was spotted traveling with its lights off, crossing over double lines, alongside two other vehicles around 1:30 a.m., police said.
The officer attempted to stop the vehicles, which kept going into Canton. The officer intended to stop the pursuit at the town line, but received permission to continue, Stoughton police said.
The three vehicles turned onto I-93 north, before the Elantra exited near the Ponkapoag Trail, where it crashed, police said.
The teens, who were wearing ski masks, fled on foot before later being apprehended.
The investigation is ongoing.
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