Man arrested after Richland Township rollover crash

A rollover crash in Richland Township led to a police chase and arrest.

Richland Township Police Department responded to the scene of a crash at South Fordney and Swan Creek roads around 2:30 a.m. Oct. 16. They had been told that a man was spotted leaving the scene.

Officers arrived on the scene and found a man hiding nearby who ran away leading police to chase him. Police tasered the man and took him into custody.

No other people were involved or hurt, according to police.

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