LORAIN MAN CHARGED AFTER PURSUIT

Photos by BRIAN WOODS
Elyria – A Lorain man is facing 9 charges after running from an Elyria Police Officer and leading him on a chase through the city.


An Elyria Police Officer first spotted 28 year old John Liston of Lorain driving a 2007 Ford Fusion with no headlights at 12:40 a.m. Sunday morning on Broad Street near Washington Ave. Liston then quickly pulled into a parking spot. The Officer pulled up to Liston to advise him of the headlight issue. The Officer stated there was a strong odor of alcohol coming from the car. He asked Liston if he had a valid driver’s license and he said yes and appeared to be reaching for his wallet. Liston then put his car in gear, drove forward across the sidewalk and then back onto Broad Street to run from the Officer.


Liston lead Officers down Washington to Harrison, Harrison to Glenwood, Glenwood to Ohio, Ohio to Gulf and then northbound on Gulf.


The pursuit traveled north on Gulf Road for about 3 miles when Liston made a left turn onto Windbrook Drive, a dead end street. As Officers surrounded the vehicle Liston exited and said, “Sorry guys, nice job.”


Liston was charged with the following: Fleeing, Speeding, OVI – .242% BAC, High Tear OVI, Seat Belt, Reckless Operation, Lighted Lights, and Resisting. Liston also had an outstanding warrant through the Lorain County Sheriff’s office.


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