Lemont Furnace man charged following alleged police chase
A Lemont Furnace man is facing more than 20 charges after he led police on a high-speed pursuit in North Union Township Wednesday afternoon. State police Trooper Andrew S. Reith said Justin David Pazicni, 25, was charged with fleeing and eluding police, resisting arrest, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and 16 traffic-related charges following the incident.
Reith said the chase began around 3 p.m. when Reith tried to initiate a traffic stop on Pazicni after spotting him speeding in a 1996 Mercury Sable.
Read Josh Krysak’s story in Friday’s newspaper for more information.