CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — The preliminary hearing for a man facing multiple charges after striking a Clarion Borough police car during an April 1 chase has been waived.
According to court documents, criminal charges against 23-year-old Braden D. Flinspach, of Mercer, has been transferred to Clarion County Court of Common Pleas.
He faces the following charges:
– Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer, Felony 3 (four counts)
– DUI: General Impairment/Incompetent of Driving Safely — 1st Offense, Misdemeanor
– Possession Of Marijuana, Misdemeanor
– Use/Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor
– Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Misdemeanor 2
– Reckless Driving, Summary
– Trespass By Motor Vehicle, Summary
– Damage Real Property By Operator Motor Vehicle, Summary
– Careless Driving, Summary
– One Way Roadways/Rotary Traffic Island, Summary
– Duties At Stop Sign, Summary
– Failure To Keep Right, Summary
– Driving at Safe Speed, Summary
Flinspach is free on $50,000.00 monetary bail posted by a professional bondsman.
His case is working its way through the court system.
According to a previous story on exploreclarion.com, the incident occurred around 1:27 a.m. when Braden D. Flinspach