A dramatic chase came to an end on Wednesday morning in the Levittown section of Bristol Township when police apprehended a known fugitive who had been holed up in a home and had been refusing to surrender.
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The incident began when Bristol Township police located a recently stolen vehicle running in a driveway on Winding Road. Upon further investigation, officers identified the occupant of the home as a fugitive who had previously evaded local police capture, authorities said.
Efforts to communicate with the man were met with resistance as he refused to exit the premises, police said.
Officers, concerned for the safety of all involved, obtained a search warrant for the home and made repeated pleas for the man to surrender peacefully to avoid potential damage to the property and personal injury, police said.
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Despite these efforts, the situation escalated when the man climbed out of a window onto the second-story roof in an apparent attempt to flee, police said.
Officers at the scene implored the man not to jump, warning of the risk of injury.
Ignoring their warnings, the man leaped from the roof into a neighboring yard, injuring his ankle in the process, police said.
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The fugitive was promptly taken into custody and transported to a hospital for treatment. He is expected to receive medical clearance for incarceration following his recovery, police said.
At the time of reporting, the name of the man had not been released.
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