K9 Track Leads to Arrest After Driver Flees Scene

Shortly after midnight on March 6^th, police observed a vehicle go through a stop sign in the 600 block of Van Horne Avenue. Emergency lights were activated, and officers followed the vehicle for a short period before the vehicle attempted to take a turn and struck a fence, causing damage. The vehicle then came to a stop in the 1300 block of 8th Street.

Three occupants of the vehicle immediately surrendered to police, while a fourth fled the scene on foot. Officers established a perimeter, and the individual was successfully located with the assistance of a K9 track a short time later in the area of 3rd Street and Victoria Avenue.

The vehicle involved was found to be unregistered and was towed from the scene. The 39-year-old male who had fled from police was identified as the driver and was held in custody to appear in court. The remaining occupants were released without charge.

Motor Vehicle Accident / Immediate Roadside Prohibition

On March 5^th at 7:33 p.m., a two-vehicle collision was reported in the 1900 block of Princess Avenue. Vehicle #1 struck Vehicle #2, which was legally parked and unoccupied. The operator of Vehicle #1 initially left the scene but later returned and was identified. The driver was administered an ASD, resulting in two “fail” readings. The vehicle operated by Driver #1 was towed and will be seized for 30 days. The driver’s license was suspended for 90 days.