Two arrested, stolen gun and drugs seized after PSP pursuit
NEW BERLIN BOROUGH, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police say a PIT maneuver that ended a 10-mile chase led to two arrests, a stolen firearm being found, and drugs being seized.
Around 1:00 a.m. Monday morning, state police say they tried stopping a 2013 Subaru Outback for a traffic violation. They continued to say the driver, now identified as 44-year-old Jeffrey Snyder, from Selinsgrove, didn’t stop and a pursuit ensued.
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Authorities say Snyder led police in the pursuit for 10 miles before being forced to stop after state police conducted a successful PIT maneuver.
Investigators searched the car and said they found a stolen firearm and a large amount of controlled substances. Additionally, they learned that Snyder had active warrants out for his arrest.
Snyder and his passenger, a 30-year-old female from Mifflinburg, were taken into custody.
Snyder was charged with fleeing police, possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture or deliver, prohibited possession of a firearm, driving under the influence, as well as other traffic and drug-related offenses. Snyder is being held in the Union County prison on a $100,000 bail.
Snyder’s passenger was reportedly found to be in possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia and charges will be filed.
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