Crime & Safety

Man Wanted In Intentional Hit-And-Run Crash Arrested: Woonsocket Police

Police say since Michael Lefebvre, 31, died in the hospital, Andrew Martin, 37, will be charged with murder.

Police said they now have Andrew Martin, 37, in custody, who struck Michael Lefebvre, 31, with his car, Monday on East School Street.
Police said they now have Andrew Martin, 37, in custody, who struck Michael Lefebvre, 31, with his car, Monday on East School Street. (Woonsocket police)

WOONSOCKET, RI — A man Woonsocket police said was wanted for purposefully hitting another with his car was arrested Tuesday night in Pawtucket.

Police said they now have Andrew Martin, 37, in custody, who struck Michael Lefebvre, 31, with his car, Monday on East School Street. A few days later, Lefebvre died at the hospital, so Martin will be charged with murder, felony assault and battery, assault with intent to commit specified felonies, driving to endanger resulting in death, and driving without a license.

According to police, the two men were at odds over domestic relationships.

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Martin is scheduled to appear in Sixth District Court on Wednesday.

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