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Alden man facing charges after fleeing the scene

Posted at 11:54 AM, Aug 11, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-11 11:54:54-04

Scott Meyer, 23 of Alden was arrested after fleeing from a traffic stop on Friday morning. 

Meyer was pulled over by deputies for vehicle and traffic violations at 2:50 a.m. on Main Street, in the Town of Clarence. Officials report, during the stop, He fled the scene on foot. 

The foot pursuit ended when deputies detained Meyer at 3:35 a.m. and took him into custody. He faces a felony DWI, with a prior conviction and a felony count of aggravated unlicensed operation.

Deputies found his driver's license was revoked as part of a probation agreement.

Meyer received a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest as well. He was transported to the Erie County Holding Center where he is being held until his arraignment.