On
January 14, 2010 at 11:05 AM, Rahway Police informed Linden Police that
they were pursuing a 2000 Audi A6 northbound on Routes 1&9 into Linden.
The Audi was observed by Linden officers Anthony Lordi and Mark Evan
turning onto S. Stiles St. The officers attempted to give chase to the
vehicle when the Audi lost control and struck a tree on S. Stiles St.
and W. 17th St. The driver, later identified as Mark Humes,
male, age 40, of East Orange, attempted to flee the scene on foot. Both
officers chased him and caught up to him when a struggle ensued and all
three persons fell to the ground. Officer Lordi, age 37, felt a pain in
his leg, and was later taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
at Rahway for treatment of a fractured left ankle. Mr. Humes then broke
free and ran a short distance away before he was apprehended by Officer
Pete Kozak. Mr. Humes continued to resist arrest until additional
officers arrived to subdue and handcuff him. Officer Evan, age 51,
complained of shoulder pain and abrasions to his knees and lower legs.
Officer Kozak, age 32, also had abrasions to his lower legs and knees.
Both officers were taken to the Emergi-Care Center for medical treatment
and released. Mr. Humes was charged with eluding police, resisting
arrest (2 counts), and obstruction. He received motor vehicle summonses
for driving with a suspended license, reckless driving, and leaving the
scene of an accident. His bail was set at $60,000.00 with a court date
set for January 25, 2010 at Union County Central Intake. He was turned
over to Rahway Police for their initial investigation.
Detective Lieutenant James Sarnicki
908-474-8551
ALL
SUSPECTS ARRESTED ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT
OF LAW.
