ONE IN CUSTODY

Elyria Police Department received a call for assistance from Juvenile Probation Wednesday afternoon as they were searching for a 15-year-old black male who was driving a red Ford Escape in the area of on Middle Ave. near 8th Place. An Officer patrolling the area at the time of the call observed a red Ford Escape traveling westbound on 15th Street and recognized the driver to be the male they were searching for. The Officer turned around and lit up the vehicle, the male turned into the back parking lot of Frank’s Market at the corner of 15th & West Ave, the male bailed out and fled the area.

Elyria Police Officers surrounded the area and gave chase for several minutes. Officers tracked the driver and took him into custody in the 300 block of 12th Street.

The juvenile has been charged with, Obstructing Official Business, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Trespass and Juvenile-Unruly Child.