{"id":287659,"date":"2026-09-16T22:54:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T22:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/287659\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T22:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T22:54:12","slug":"scranton-man-arrested-after-high-speed-chase-ends-in-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/287659\/","title":{"rendered":"Scranton man arrested after high-speed chase ends in crash"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Scranton man arrested after high-speed chase ends in crash<\/p>\n

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE\/WYOU) \u2014\u00a0Authorities have released details of an arrest made in connection to a high-speed police chase<\/a> that occurred in Lackawanna County in April.<\/p>\n

According to information obtained in a criminal complaint, authorities arrested Amir Hunter, 23, of Scranton, on June 9th at a residence in the 100 block of East Main Street in Big Run, Pennsylvania. He was arrested for his alleged involvement in a high-speed police chase that took place in Lackawanna County back in April of 2026.<\/p>\n

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According to police, Hunter fled from law enforcement during a traffic stop on Main Street in Carbondale, resulting in a high-speed chase down the Casey Highway that ended when he crashed his car in Scranton. Hunter then ran away on foot, evading police, court records state.<\/p>\n

A warrant for Hunter’s arrest was issued, and he was later arrested for felony fleeing and eluding with the intent of avoiding lawful prosecution in Lackawanna County.<\/p>\n

Hunter is currently being held in Lackawanna County Prison unable to post bail, which was set at $20,000.00.<\/p>\n

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