Brownsville man charged in police chase
A Brownsville man faces multiple charges after leading police on a chase in Menallen Township. State police said Christopher Steadman, 28, was charged with fleeing and eluding police and disorderly conduct following the chase, which occurred at 5:40 p.m. Friday.
Trooper Jason Hatalsky said drug-related charges were also filed against Steadman after police found drugs in his vehicle.
According to police, Steadman allegedly refused to stop when Hatalsky attempted to conduct a traffic stop on his vehicle.
Steadman then fled south on Herbert-Searights Road and onto Filbert Orient Road before finally stopping at a business, police said.
Hatalsky said Steadman was taken into custody and that drugs were found in his vehicle.
Police did not specify the type or amount of drugs confiscated.