Man in custody following traffic stop GO#121985

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At approximately 3:00 pm officers attempted to pull over a vehicle on Old Sambro Rd. The vehicle did not pull over and increased speed. The officers did not pursue the vehicle.

Shortly afterward, the officers saw the vehicle stopped in a driveway on Lee Murphy Crescent. The officers blocked the driveway with their vehicle. The suspect backed his vehicle into the police vehicle causing a small amount of damage to both vehicles.

There were no injuries.

The suspect was taken into custody and will be held for court.

A 22-year-old male will be charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop, assault with a weapon.