Marmet, WV – A man is in custody after leading Kanawha County deputies on a vehicle pursuit through Marmet Tuesday evening that ended in a crash, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy Nichols attempted a traffic stop around 5:40 p.m. on October 28, 2025, at the Exxon station in Marmet on a blue Nissan Sentra. The driver, identified as Matthew Stover, 39, of Eskdale, WV, allegedly sped away, prompting a pursuit through Lens Creek Road that ended when the vehicle crashed on Four Mile Road.
According to deputies, Stover then tried to flee on foot but was quickly caught and arrested by Deputy Nichols. He faces charges of Fleeing While Driving Under the Influence and potentially additional traffic-related offenses.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that fleeing law enforcement is both dangerous and puts other drivers at risk. Deputies reminded motorists to pull over safely when signaled by police.
No injuries were reported in connection with the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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