Suspect goes ‘Dukes of Hazard’ during East Cleveland chase

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) – A person was arrested after East Cleveland police say he fled from officers and tried to launch his automotive off a wall.

It began when officers noticed suspected drug exercise within the space of Shaw and Manhattan avenues shortly earlier than 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Police stated the driving force, recognized as Kristopher Lucas, didn’t cease for officers, prompting a chase.

“After a short pursuit that entered the town of Cleveland, the driving force tried to imitate the opening credit score scene of the Dukes of Hazard tv present. Nonetheless, the Ford did not carry out because the Dodge Charger often did for Bo and Luke, as you may see from the picture. The automobile didn’t launch off the wall and proceed. (It must be famous that officers within the pursuit didn’t hear a ‘Yeeeee haaaaaw’ when the try was made.)” East Cleveland police stated.

That’s when Lucas bought out of the automobile and ran. He was caught after a short chase on foot.

Police stated Lucas, who already had an lively parole warrant, had a loaded handgun, narcotics and scales contained in the automotive.