Accident – Death – Obituary News :
The Incident in West Fargo
On a routine patrol in West Fargo, a Fargo police officer came across a car that had stopped in the middle of the road near 11th Street and 26th Avenue South. Concerned for the driver’s well-being, the officer decided to check on the situation.
The Chase Begins
As the officer approached the car, the driver suddenly sped off, ignoring the officer’s attempts to pull them over. Running a stop sign and driving into oncoming traffic, the driver’s actions only escalated the situation.
The Capture
Eventually, officers were able to locate the car, which had been abandoned. The driver, later identified as 27-year-old Deionte Prescott, attempted to evade capture by fleeing on foot and hiding under a nearby vehicle. However, law enforcement was able to apprehend him.
The Charges
Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Prescott had outstanding warrants from West Fargo for Driving Under Suspension and Reckless Driving. In addition to these charges, he now faces additional charges of Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Vehicle, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Refusal to Halt, Reckless Driving, and Driving under Revocation.
Conclusion
This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and attempting to evade law enforcement. Thanks to the quick thinking and actions of the Fargo police officers involved, a potentially dangerous situation was resolved without any harm to the public. Prescott is now in custody, facing the consequences of his actions.
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