SCRANTON, LACKWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A 19-year-old man is facing charges after state police say he fled from a traffic stop in Scranton earlier this month.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers attempted to pull over a vehicle on March 14 near Rockwell Avenue and School Street for alleged traffic violations. Investigators say the driver refused to stop and sped away.
Police later identified the driver as Michael Naegele of Clarks Summit and filed charges related to fleeing and eluding.
Authorities say the incident involved a 2019 BMW and identified a 45-year-old Scranton man as the victim in the case.
The charges are pending in court.