Portsmouth police searching for man wanted in 6 jurisdictions

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Police are searching for a Portsmouth man who is wanted in multiple jurisdictions after allegedly fleeing from officers during a traffic stop earlier this month.

According to Portsmouth police, officers attempted to stop a white Volkswagen Passat on June 2 after identifying the driver as 25-year-old Brian Jamel Smith. Investigators said Smith refused to stop and drove recklessly in an effort to evade police.

The vehicle was later located abandoned in the 2400 block of Trexler Avenue…

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