Man arrested after attempting to ram police car and fleeing police in stolen vehicle

Posted: October 27, 2023 6:11 am
By Web Team


Shortly after 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, the RNC responded to a report of two vehicles that had rammed into each other near Villa Nova Plaza and then fled the scene.

A short time later, police received another complaint of a possible impaired driver near Squires Avenue in Manuals. Officers located the vehicle and had to swerve away to avoid being rammed. Officers quickly determined the vehicle was stolen.

Police tried to conduct a traffic stop and the vehicle fled from officers. After a short distance, the driver stopped the vehicle and fled on foot and was pursued on foot by officers. Police Dog Services were en route to the call and assisted patrol with the apprehension.

A 21-year-old male was arrested and charged with, dangerous operation of a conveyance, flight from police, and possession of property obtained by crime.

The accused was conveyed to the city lock-up and held for a court appearance.

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