A stolen car stop on Columbus’ west side turned into a snowy foot chase, a dumpster arrest, and an alleged assault on officers Tuesday, according to police.
Columbus officers say they recovered the stolen vehicle and arrested two people after the driver took off at high speed, bailed out after spike strips were used, and ran into nearby yards. Patrol officers followed footprints in fresh snow to track down a 17-year-old, and later found an adult, identified as Emory Ferguson, hiding in a dumpster. Police say Ferguson fought with officers before being taken into custody.
Spikes Used to Stop Fleeing Vehicle
The incident began when officers initiated a traffic stop near Sullivant Avenue and Georgesville Road and later located a vehicle that had been reported stolen in the area of Wedgewood Drive, the department said. According to the Columbus Division of Police, the driver fled at a high rate of speed until officers deployed stop sticks, disabling the vehicle…