GOUVERNEUR, New York (WWNY) – A 45-year-old Gouverneur man was charged after leading state police on a chase that ended when he crashed his vehicle and fled on foot.
Jason A. Guinup was driving a blue 2008 Chevrolet on Factory Street in the Village of Gouverneur at approximately 9:36 p.m. January 31 when troopers observed him commit a vehicle and traffic law violation, according to New York State Police.
Troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but Guinup failed to comply, police said.
During the pursuit, Guinup lost control of the vehicle due to unsafe speed and exited the roadway off the north shoulder, striking a mailbox, barbed wire, and a tree, police said. Guinup then fled the vehicle on foot, resulting in a brief foot pursuit before troopers took him into custody.
Gouverneur Rescue responded to the scene and transported Guinup to Gouverneur Hospital for medical evaluation. He was treated and released, then transported to the State Police in Gouverneur for processing.
Police charged Guinup with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th degree and Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle in the 3rd degree. He was also issued multiple vehicle and traffic violations.
An investigation determined that Guinup had an active bench warrant. He was arraigned in the Town of Gouverneur Court for the pursuit incident and subsequently arraigned in the Town of Fowler Court for the active bench warrant. Guinup was released on his own recognizance from both courts.
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