Police nab homeless man in stolen car after high-speed chase

WORCESTER — Police arrested a homeless man in East Randolph after he led them on a high-speed chase in a stolen car, eventually crashing into another vehicle.
Travis Woodbury, 20, was allegedly traveling on Interstate 89 in Royalton at speeds in excess of 100 mph when police began the pursuit. Woodbury exited the highway and continued to travel on Route 14 at speeds police say exceeded 90 mph.
The chase eventually ended when Woodbury reportedly collided with vehicle operated by James Tracy, of Tunbridge, and then crashed through a fence and into a field.
Police report that Woodbury was taken into custody Saturday afternoon without further incident. He was jailed at Orange County Sheriffs Department on charges of negligent operation, attempting to elude, operation of a vehicle without the owner’s consent, excessive speed, and violation of conditions of release.