FINNEY COUNTY- Law enforcement authorities in Finney County are investigating a teen suspect after he tried to run from police following a traffic stop.

Just before 4 am on Friday, officers of the Garden City Police Department attempted to stop a traffic violator for speeding, according to a media release.

The vehicle pulled to the side of the road and stopped in the 300 block of East Hackberry Street.

As the Officer approached the vehicle the driver put the vehicle in gear and fled the scene.

The officer returned to his patrol vehicle and initiated a vehicle pursuit to the 300 block of Fleming Street where the driver stopped the vehicle and fled on foot into the residence of 309 Fleming St #1.

Officers located the driver hiding in a bedroom and arrested him without incident.

Angel Rueda, 19, Garden City, was arrested and is being held in the Finney County Jail and could face the possible charges of: Fleeing and Eluding,
Interference with a Law Enforcement Officer, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (2nd Offense) Transportation of an Open Container of Alcohol Reckless Driving
Minor in Consumption of Alcohol, and Other Traffic Charges

There were no injuries or property damage in this incident, according to police.