Danville, Illinois – A Danville man was arrested after allegedly fleeing police during a traffic stop Sunday.
According to the Danville Police Department, officers with the patrol division observed a vehicle on February 22 that they had prior information was being driven by Joseph Vecellio, 36, of Danville. Officers reportedly knew Vecellio had an active arrest warrant through the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Police attempted to stop the vehicle while it was in the drive-thru of a business on South Gilbert Street. Officers confirmed Vecellio was the driver, but authorities said he allegedly drove away from the stop.
The vehicle pursuit continued through the city before ending when Vecellio pulled into a driveway in the 100 block of Avenue C and surrendered, according to police.
Vecellio was arrested and transported to the Vermilion County Jail. He was held on preliminary charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding, in addition to the Illinois Department of Corrections warrant.
The incident briefly involved multiple city streets, potentially affecting nearby traffic and local businesses during the pursuit.
The investigation remains ongoing. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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