Bel Air, MD – A late-night traffic stop turned into a dangerous police pursuit through Bel Air on Saturday, November 15, when a driver allegedly fled deputies after being pulled over for speeding on Emmorton Road, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy First Class Yinger from the Southern Precinct initiated the stop, but officials say the driver accelerated away, leading deputies on a chase that ended at a local storage facility. Deputies reported the suspect entered the gated property with an access code, sparking what the department described as a “high-stakes game of hide-and-seek” before the vehicle ultimately crashed.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the driver allegedly threw a bag onto the roof of one of the buildings before the crash. Inside, deputies discovered a loaded stolen handgun. No injuries were reported during the pursuit, and the suspect was taken into custody.
Officials praised DFC Yinger and the Southern Precinct’s midnight shift for their quick response, saying their actions prevented further danger on the roads.
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