WHEELING, W.Va. – A Wheeling man landed in the West Virginia Northern Regional Jail over the weekend after allegedly fleeing from officers during a traffic stop on Wheeling Island.
Ricardo Stephen Harrison, 46, of Wheeling, was arrested and charged with fleeing, possession with intent to deliver, and driving revoked for DUI.
Wheeling Police Department officers transported Harrison to the Northern Regional Jail.
At approximately 11:20 p.m., Saturday, officers were patrolling the area of South Broadway and Ohio Streets when they attempted to stop a vehicle. The driver allegedly sped away at a high rate of speed, initiating a vehicle chase that ended on Vermont Street. Police say the suspect then exited the car and fled on foot. Police say they quickly caught the suspect, Harrison.
During the incident, one officer sustained minor injuries.
