Man arrested after fleeing scene of domestic dispute, overdosing once caught by police

BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after fleeing the scene of a domestic dispute and then overdosing once caught by police.

According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, August 5, 2024, deputies responded to a verbal domestic dispute on Winchester Avenue at approximately 9:37 PM.

Sgt. JW Wolfe and other deputies arrived at the scene to find a white male walking away from the residence.

The individual ignored lawful orders to stop and attempted to flee on foot.

Deputies McCulley and Knotts apprehended the suspect about 50 yards from the residence.

The man, initially identifying himself as Chris Mason, was found to be Kristopher Bell Crawford, a fugitive wanted in Franklin County, PA.

Crawford was placed in Deputy Knott’s cruiser but managed to escape. Another foot pursuit ensued, during which Lt. Jones deployed his taser, but it was ineffective.

Crawford was eventually apprehended on Mystical Way.

Upon capture, Crawford appeared to be overdosing on an unknown substance.

Deputies administered two doses of NARCAN, and he was transported to Berkeley Medical Center for treatment.

After being medically cleared, he was taken to the Eastern Regional Jail.

Kristopher Bell Crawford, 31, from Chambersburg, PA, faces charges of being a Fugitive from Justice, Obstructing, Fleeing on Foot, and Attempted Escape.