Massachusetts Man Arrested After Getting Stuck in Chimney During Police Chase

Robert Langlais, 33, attempted to evade arrest by hiding in a chimney but required rescue from emergency services.

Police in Fall River, Massachusetts, were executing a search warrant on December 10, 2024, when two suspects fled via the roof of the residence.
Robert Langlais, 33, attempted to hide in a chimney but became stuck, prompting firefighters and emergency responders to dismantle part of the structure to free him.
Body camera footage captured the incident, including officers calling Langlais an 'idiot' as they discovered him trapped in the chimney.
Langlais was arrested and charged with possession of Class A and Class B drugs, along with multiple charges from outstanding warrants.
A second suspect, Tanisha Ibay, 32, was also arrested at the scene on drug possession charges, while a third individual successfully escaped.