<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3vkFA6_0vhaeKFP00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3vkFA6_0vhaeKFP00" width="1500" height="1000" ></figure>EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) — A 62-year-old man is facing a slew of charges, including felony DUI and fleeing police, after a high-speed chase that ended in a crash in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.According to a criminal complaint, on Sept. 1 around 2:10 a.m., Franklin-based State Police Trooper Toby Johnson was on patrol in the Emlenton Borough area when he observed a Nissan Altima driven by John Dale Vorous, 62, of Pittsburgh, fail to signal a left turn at the intersection of River Avenue and 5th Street. Trooper Johnson began following the vehicle at a distance. The criminal complaint states that Vorous made several turns, including crossing the Emlenton Bridge and turning onto SR 208. Trooper Johnson observed the vehicle weaving and drifting over the center line at times. He also clocked the vehicle’s speed at 70 mph and then 74 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. When Trooper Johnson attempted to conduct a traffic stop, Vorous fled northbound on Lisbon Road. The trooper followed with his emergency lights activated, but Vorous’ vehicle then lost control, slid into a ditch, and came back onto the road, where it came to a stop, according to the complaint. Trooper Johnson approached the vehicle with his weapon drawn and gave Vorous verbal commands, which he did not follow. The report states Vorous exited the vehicle and began walking towards the trooper, slurring his speech and smelling strongly of alcohol. Vorous was eventually taken into custody after a brief struggle, the complaint states. According to the complaint, a search of Vorous’ person revealed a small container with suspected marijuana and a smoking device, which Trooper Johnson recognized as drug paraphernalia based on his 27 years of experience. Vorous was charged with the following offenses: <ul><li>DUI: High Rate of Alcohol (BAC .10-.16) (1st offense) — Third-Degree Felony</li><li>General Impairment DUI (1st offense) — Third-Degree Felony</li><li>Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer — Third-Degree Felony</li><li>Resisting Arrest — Second-Degree Misdemeanor</li><li>Distribute Small Amount of Marijuana — Misdemeanor</li><li>Possession of Drug Paraphernalia — Misdemeanor</li><li>Turning Movements And Required Signals — Summary Offense</li><li>Duties At Stop Sign — Summary Offense</li><li>Exceed 55 MPH In Other Loc By 10 MPH — Summary Offense</li><li>Signal Improp — Summary Offense</li><li>Driving at Safe Speed — Summary Offense</li><li>Fail To Keep Right — Summary Offense</li><li>Disregard Traffic Lane (Single) — Summary Offense</li><li>Reckless Driving — Summary Offense</li><li>Careless Driving — Summary Offense</li><li>Fail to use safety belt — driver and front seat occupant — Summary Offense</li><li>Obedience to Traffic-Control Devices — Summary Offense</li></ul>Vorous appeared before Magisterial District Judge Patrick E. Lowrey on Sept. 11 and waived his right to a preliminary hearing. The case was then transferred to the Venango County Court of Common Pleas. Vorous is being represented by attorney Paul D. Zavarella. The Venango County District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case, with Assistant District Attorney Kyle Brian Peasley handling the matter. Due to being a flight risk, Vorous was denied bail and is currently being held at the Venango County Prison. A formal arraignment in the Court of Common Pleas has not yet been scheduled. </div></body>

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EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) — A 62-year-old man is facing a slew of charges, including felony DUI and fleeing police, after a high-speed chase that ended in a crash in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County. According to a criminal complaint, on Sept. 1 around 2:10 a.m., Franklin-based State Police Trooper Toby...