A 23-year-old Clarkston man, suspected of driving his vehicle drunk, escaped on foot as an Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy went to his patrol car for a P.B.T on April 7 around 3 a.m.
The officer chased the man on foot trying to tackle him. During pursuit the officer tripped injuring his knee. Police reports state the foot pursuit lasted about three tenths of a mile.
According to reports, the vehicle was pulled over on W. Church after the driver appeared to cut through Rudy’s parking lot from Main Street to allegedly skip the traffic light.
Lieutenant Dale LaBair of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the man turned himself in April 7, but he has not been arrested. An arrest warrant was sent to the prosecutor’s office on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and obstructing a police officer, said LaBair.
The deputy drove himself to North Oakland Medical Center and received three stitches. The suspect’s vehicle was impounded.
LaBair confirmed the man had a previous driving while impaired offense in March 2004.