NEWPORT — A 43-year-old man from Newport is facing numerous charges after police say he attempted to run during a traffic stop.
At around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday the Vermont State Police attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on US Route 5 in Derby.
Police say the vehicle, operated by Jaime Prue, 43, of Newport, refused to yield and after a brief pursuit came to a stop on Community Avenue, where Prue fled on foot.
Troopers apprehended and arrested Prue.
He is facing charges of driving under the influence, criminal DLS, attempting to elude, criminal refusal, and multiple violations of conditions of release.
He was held for lack of $15,000 bail at Northern State Correctional Facility.
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