A 19-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing from an Elkhart Police Department officer.

Reports say Trevon Loston was driving a vehicle near S. 11th Street and W. Indiana Ave. that was determined to be reported stolen.

An officer attempted to pull the vehicle over, though the driver did not stop, leading to a pursuit. However, the officer lost sight of the vehicle before finding it a short time later, parked and unoccupied. Inside the vehicle was a firearm and marijuana.

Loston was found shortly after and attempted to run from police but was detained on Delaware Street. He’s facing charges of Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle and Possession of Marijuana.

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