A suspect was reportedly neutralized by a non-lethal projectile on West Commerce Avenue following a pursuit and an altercation with Upshur County Sheriff’s Office personnel Thursday afternoon.
According to initial information, deputies were serving a felony warrant on a man when he fled in a motor vehicle, stopping only after a collision at the corner of Pouncy Street and West Commerce.
The suspect reportedly exited the vehicle and refused deputies’ commands until the situation escalated to the point that a pepper ball was used to subdue him.
Numerous emergency responders were called to the scene at approximately 2:45 p.m. including EMS personnel to decontaminate the man following the pepper ball impact. About half-an-hour later, an ambulance departed the area, reportedly transporting the individual for a precautionary medical check-up ahead of booking in the Upshur County Jail.
There are no reports of any injuries to law enforcement during the encounter.