Man arrested for felony fleeing after a chase in Tupelo

Man arrested for felony fleeing after a chase in Tupelo

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police made an arrest for Felony Fleeing.

According to Tupelo Police, on October 13, at around 9 pm, officers attempted a traffic stop on South Gloster Street after seeing a vehicle driving recklessly.

Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver drove down South Gloster Street and turned onto South Green Street.

After a short pursuit, the vehicle turned into an apartment complex where it struck an embankment and became disabled.

The driver, 55-year-old Bradley Tahtinen, was charged with one count of Felony Fleeing.

Bond was set at $25,000.

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