On Sunday, September 7th, 2025 at approximately 5:30pm the Abington Police Department received three separate calls reporting an erratic operator swerving while
entering Abington from Holbrook. The vehicle was later confirmed to have been stolen and had also been reported traveling into Weymouth before turning back toward Abington. The operator was reported to be traveling into oncoming traffic, running red lights, and involved in a hit-and-run incident prior to officers’ arrival.
Responding officers located the vehicle on Centre Avenue in the area of Cottage Street, where it was observed with heavy front-end damage. Officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop; however, the operator failed to stop and continued traveling along Centre Avenue toward Plymouth Street and into Rockland.
As the suspect vehicle passed through the intersection near Stop & Shop, it nearly collided with a vehicle exiting the parking lot. That vehicle then struck an Abington Police cruiser, causing the cruiser to veer into the oncoming lane, where it subsequently collided with another motor vehicle that was stationary on Centre Avenue.
A fourth call regarding the erratic operator was received in Rockland in the area of Central Street and West Water Street. A second Abington Police officer observed the suspect vehicle near Central Street and Plymouth Street and attempted to initiate a motor vehicle stop. The vehicle again failed to stop and continued traveling on Plymouth Street toward North Avenue. The vehicle later spun out near the intersection of North Avenue and Adams Street, where the operator fled on foot.
The suspect was apprehended following a brief foot pursuit, during which a discarded firearm was located. The firearm was later determined to be an airsoft pellet gun. The operator appeared to be under the influence of an impairing substance and was subsequently transported to an area hospital.
The operator, Michael Lydon, a 43-year-old male from Holbrook, was found to have three outstanding warrants for his arrest and is additionally being charged with:
- Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle
- Failure to Stop for Police Officer
- Operating to Endanger
- Resisting Arrest
- OUI Drugs
- Operating on a Suspended License
- Possession of Controlled Substance
- Fail to Stop at a Red Light
- Speeding
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
Two vehicle occupants and one Abington Police officer were also transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries resulting from the crash.
The Abington Police Department thanks the community for its assistance and patience during today’s incident, and also extends its appreciation to the Massachusetts State Police, Holbrook Police, Rockland Police, Abington Fire Department, and Holbrook Regional Communications for their support.