Arrest Warrant Issued for Woman Wanted For Hit-and-Run on Cape

Erica is facing charges of operating without a license and leaving the scene of an accident

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Massachusetts woman wanted in connection with a hit-and-run in West Yarmouth earlier in the week.

Police said after posting a picture on the department's Facebook page that the victim was able to take of the driver and her passenger, the image was shared more than 2,000 times. Authorities were then able to identify the driver as Erica Lopes, 31, of Yarmouthport.

Police said Lopes has a suspended license and an outstanding warrant for her arrest on prior motor vehicle charges.

At this time, police said there are no charges for her passenger, Patti-Ann Pond.

Lopes is facing charges of operating without a license and leaving the scene of an accident.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Yarmouth Police at 508-775-0445 ext 2340.

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