On 12/19/2013 Off. Perry of the Rehoboth Police Department was on patrol in the area of Pleasant and Martin St.   As he travelled North on Pleasant St. a vehicle exited Martin St., cutting his cruiser off and nearly causing a motor vehicle crash. Officer Perry had to take evasive action to avoid a collision.  Off. Perry Stopped the vehicle a short distance away.  After investigation, the operator of the motor vehicle, Robert Ellin (25) of Warren R.I. was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of drugs, operating to endanger, and failure to yield.  He is due in Taunton District Court On 12/20/2013 for arraignment on the charges.