A former Levittown man who is a current Morrisville resident was arrested in New Jersey after police say he engaged them in a chase.
Thomas Spinola, 35, was spotted by South Brunswick, N.J. officers William Merkler and George Morgan driving a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse with Pennsylvania plates on Thursday afternoon. Police said the officers, who were on a burglary prevention detail, noted the “suspicious vehicle” and attempted to pull the car over.
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The Eclipse accelerated and police said they followed with their lights and sirens activated on their patrol vehicle.
Police, according to a release, broke off the chase as it approached Route 1, which runs directly from South Brunswick to Morrisville.
The Eclipse was recovered unoccupied in a parking lot about a half-mile from where officers last saw it, according to a news release. Spinola reportedly fled on foot.
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Spinola surrendered to officers at 10 p.m. Friday night at South Brunswick Police Headquarters.
Police said they impounded an executed a search warrant on the Eclipse. They said “officers recovered some controlled dangerous substances from the vehicle.”
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Spinola was charged with eluding and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. He posted $20,000 bail and was released pending his first court appearance.
Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
