Saco Man Arrested after Multi-Town Pursuit

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, at approximately 10:10 AM, a Maine State Police Trooper observed a white Hyundai Sonata traveling at a reckless speed and passing other vehicles in a no-passing zone on Route 25 in Cornish. The vehicle was also observed crossing into oncoming traffic.

When the Trooper attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver failed to stop and continued at a high rate of speed. The Trooper coordinated with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office to deploy spike mats at the Limington-Standish town line. The spike mats were successfully deployed, disabling both passenger-side tires of the vehicle. Despite the damage, the driver continued to flee, driving on deflating tires and rims.

The pursuit continued through the intersection of Routes 25 and 35 in Standish, where the driver of the Hyundai Sonata rear-ended another vehicle. The driver of that vehicle sustained minor injuries. The driver of the Hyundai then continued eastbound on Route 25 into Gorham, where a Maine State Police Trooper conducted a PIT maneuver, (Precision Immobilization Technique) successfully bringing the pursuit to a safe conclusion.

The driver, identified as 28-year-old Gabriel Nodarse of Saco, sustained minor injuries. He was evaluated at the scene and transported to the York County Jail. Nodarse has been charged with Eluding and Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon. Following the incident, investigators also learned that Nodarse was involved in a hit-and-run crash earlier this morning at approximately 9:10 AM on High Street in Bridgton.

The Maine State Police would like to thank the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the Gorham Police Department for their assistance. The investigation is ongoing.