Saint-Dizier: Man arrested after refusing to stop, weapon found
A 24-year-old driver was apprehended by police on Sunday after refusing to stop in Haute-Marne. He was carrying a handgun and ammunition.
Apprehension following a pursuit
According to Actu17, a 24-year-old man was arrested on Sunday 25 October shortly after 23:45 near Saint-Dizier (Haute-Marne) following a refusal to stop. A patrol from the anti-crime brigade (BAC) had spotted his vehicle driving at high speed in Villiers-en-Lieu. When the patrol activated its flashing lights and siren, the driver accelerated instead of stopping.
After several minutes of pursuit, the vehicle came to a stop. The suspect then attempted to flee on foot but was quickly caught and apprehended by police officers. During a search, officers discovered a semi-automatic handgun accompanied by a box of ammunition, as well as a small quantity of drugs. A magazine and a knife were also seized from his car.
The young man, who had prior contact with the criminal justice system, was placed in police custody. After being presented to a magistrate, he was remanded in custody pending his trial before the criminal court. The Un1té union of Haute-Marne praised in a statement the "responsiveness, commitment and professionalism" of the BAC officers.
Source: Actu17