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Officer Struck, Suspect Arrested in School Zone Chase
25 Aug
Summary
- Suspect arrested after fleeing a domestic dispute, striking an officer.
- Officer sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized.
- Automated license plate readers aided in tracking the suspect's vehicle.
A suspect involved in a domestic dispute was arrested last week after allegedly striking a police officer with his vehicle. The incident occurred on Newell Street near Barberton Middle School around 2:30 p.m. The officer sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. The suspect continued to flee the scene after the collision.
Detectives successfully identified a suspect and utilized Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) to trace the vehicle to Cleveland. Police in Cleveland stopped the suspect, identified as 22-year-old Deandre L. Taylor, and took him into custody. He was subsequently transferred to Barberton officers and booked into Summit County Jail.
Taylor faces charges of obstructing official business, a felony, and aggravated menacing, a misdemeanor. Additional charges may be considered by a grand jury. The incident highlights the use of technology in apprehending suspects involved in serious offenses.
