Police asking for tips to find suspect with 6 warrants

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Police are currently searching for a suspect who has warrants in six jurisdictions, including Portsmouth.

Brian Jamel Smith, 25, refused to stop the vehicle he was driving on June 2 after police identified him and tried to pull him over. He evaded police by recklessly driving a white Volkswagen Passat and eventually left it abandoned in the 2400 block of Trexler Avenue.

He is 5 feet 9 inches tall and 185 pounds. He has been seen frequently in Prentis Park. He is facing eluding, shoplifting and hit-and-run charges, according to police…

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