Armed Felon Crashes Into Light Pole While Attempting to Flee from Police

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Dayton, Ohio — On February 11, 2025, around 5 a.m., Dayton Police Department officers discovered a vehicle stopped in the wrong lane on Delaware Avenue. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was found unconscious behind the wheel with the engine still running. After multiple attempts to wake him, officers ordered the man to turn off the vehicle, but he refused and instead attempted to flee. The driver narrowly avoided striking a police cruiser before stopping briefly, only to take off again, crashing into a light pole and knocking it down.

Despite his vehicle being disabled, the man continued to resist arrest, leading officers to deploy a taser. Officers finally gained control of the situation and took him into custody. Officers found a loaded firearm with 34 rounds of ammunition within the driver’s reach. Further investigation revealed that the man, who has a prior felony conviction, was prohibited from possessing a firearm. Authorities also suspect he was intoxicated at the time. He now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges and is being held at the Montgomery County Jail.