UPDATE.... Jeremiah Phifer (28) was arrested on 09/13/15 in the incident described below. He has now been charged and arraigned for Peace Officer - Disarming Firearm, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Assaulting, Resisting and Obstructing a Police Officer and Felony Firearm.
Previous post narrative....
Officers responded to the 600 blk of Barrie Ave, in reference to a man with a gun call. Upon arrival the suspect led officers on a foot chase and discarded the weapon in the process. Officers were able to get the man into custody and they recovered the gun as well. Good Job to Officers Summers, Essix, Edwards, Eads, and Sgt. Bigelow. Also a thank you to the other agencies that assisted. This subject will be facing several felony charges which are pending.
Officers responded to the 600 blk of Barrie Ave, in reference to a man with a gun call. Upon arrival the suspect led officers on a foot chase and discarded the weapon in the process. Officers were able to get the man into custody and they recovered the gun as well. Good Job to Officers Summers, Essix, Edwards, Eads, and Sgt. Bigelow. Also a thank you to the other agencies that assisted. This subject will be facing several felony charges which are pending.