A man is facing charges after fleeing from police on Friday night.
Shortly after 11:00 p.m., October 23, 2026, police were responding to a report of a stolen vehicle when they observed it in a parking lot in the 2500 block of 22nd Street West. The suspect initially complied with officer direction to exit the vehicle, however then re-entered the vehicle and fled. A tire deflation device was successful and the vehicle came to a stop in another parking lot on 22nd Street, near Avenue I North.
The suspect was believed to be under the influence of an intoxicant.
The 20-year-old is charged with:
- Theft of Motor Vehicle;
- Escape Lawful Custody;
- Evade Police;
- Refusal; and
- Breach of Court-Imposed Conditions.
(Court Info # 991355432)
(Occurrence Number: 26-153914)