Vehicle flees traffic stop; driver arrested, Baltimore MD


Radio traffic reports a car fled a traffic stop and was followed at low speed through the neighborhood. The car stopped near Bentalou St, the driver ran on foot, and officers caught the driver after a short pursuit. A crowd of about 10–15 people gathered at the scene. Officers also reported a controlled substance violation connected to the vehicle.
Audio|Source: Baltimore City Police Western District
06:57
Transcript:
Dispatch asks for status. (name withheld) reports a vehicle fled a traffic stop and units are following at slow speed, not in active pursuit. The vehicle traveled on Westwood and Pressbury and headed toward Bentalou St. The vehicle stopped near Bentalou St and the driver ran on foot northbound near Bentalou St. Officers conducted a brief foot pursuit and took the driver into custody. A crowd of about 10–15 people gathered nearby. Officers reported at least a controlled substance violation related to the vehicle.
Dispatch asks for status. (name withheld) reports a vehicle fled a traffic stop and units are following at slow speed, not in active pursuit. The vehicle traveled on Westwood and Pressbury and headed toward Bentalou St. The vehicle stopped near Bentalou St and the driver ran on foot northbound near Bentalou St. Officers conducted a brief foot pursuit and took the driver into custody. A crowd of about 10–15 people gathered nearby. Officers reported at least a controlled substance violation related to the vehicle.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Bentalou St, Baltimore, MD 21216
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