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Police Use Taser On Pelham, NH Teen After Burglary, Assault

PELHAM, NH (CBS) – A Pelham teen has been arrested for entering a home early Sunday morning and attacking two people inside.

Police say 17-year-old Leo Moro knew the code to the garage of a home on Litchfield Circle and entered without permission.

While in the house, Moro allegedly threw an object at one person causing a severe laceration above the victim's eye. He also punched a male juvenile.

When police arrived, Moro took off running into the woods and threw objects at an officer. A Pelham police officer ended up using a Taser to apprehend him.

Moro was charged with burglary, assault and resisting arrest. He will be arraigned Monday in Salem District Court.

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