Meth, stolen handgun seized after vehicle chase; Allegan man jailed on multiple charges

HARTFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A man was arrested Tuesday on multiple charges after leading authorities on a vehicle pursuit.

Just after 4 p.m., detectives from the Van Buren County Narcotics Unit received information about a man driving a red 2019 Buick Encore near Hartford who was allegedly in possession of a large amount of methamphetamine, according to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office (VBCSO).

VBCSO detectives and deputies located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop after observing traffic violations. The vehicle pulled into a parking lot, but failed to stop when deputies activated their lights and siren.

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The vehicle drove through the parking lot, exited onto Red Arrow Highway, and drove east towards Hartford, and deputies initiated a pursuit…

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