(WSIL) -- A suspect is in custody after fleeing from police and attempting to hit squad cars.Â
On Monday, Nov. 29 around 9 p.m. the Carmi Police Department notified the Harrisburg Police Department they were investigating an attempted homicide/unlawful use of a firearm. Carmi Police identified Tony R. Buckman, 24, as the suspect and believed he was headed to a home in Harrisburg.Â
At approximately 9:51 p.m. officers located a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle entering Harrisburg on Route 45 north.Â
Officers conducted a high risk stop with the vehicle near the intersection of Rt. 45 and Sloan Street. Once officers made verbal contact with the occupants, the driver fled and initiated a pursuit.Â
During the pursuit, the driver swerved at oncoming officers attempting to strike them head one. The pursuit ended when the driver crashed into a brick wall. The suspect fled on foot and was taken into custody in the Sonic parking lot.Â
The suspect taken into custody was confirmed to be Buckman. During a subsequent search of Buckman's person Officers located 44 grams of methamphetamine on him.Â
Police also arrested a 17-year-old juvenile in possession of a handgun.Â
Buckman was charged with the following:
- Possession of Methamphetamine (15-100 grams)
- Aggravated Assault
- Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer (2 counts)
- Criminal Damage to State Supported Property
