Man wanted by Florence police on drug, traffic charges after pursuit in stolen vehicle
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A man is wanted by Florence police on drug and traffic charges after leading officers on a chase on Monday in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.
Michael Leonard is wanted on charges that include trafficking cocaine base and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Officers tried conducting a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 400 block of N. McQueen Street, police said. The officers knew Leonard and knew he did not have a valid driver’s license.
Leonard led police on a brief chase before leaving his vehicle while it was still moving, causing it to hit a fence, according to authorities. He then ran away in the 1500 block of Waverly Avenue and was not located.
When officers searched his vehicle, they found a “quantity” of crack cocaine and cocaine base, police said. The vehicle was also reported as stolen.
Anyone with information is asked to call Florence police.
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