(La Porte, IN) - Police say a known drug user is facing charges following a wild motor vehicle chase down numerous streets in La Porte.  The count filed in La Porte Circuit Court against William Panos, 38, include resisting law enforcement and possession of syringe.

 

According to court documents, Panos was pulled over early on June 21st for not have a working license plate light.  After speaking to the officer, Panos allegedly turned his vehicle back on and quickly accelerated down Linwood Street.  Police said he ran multiple stop signs and traffic lights and even traveled at high speeds the wrong way down a one way street during the pursuit.

 

“William showed no regard for the safety of anyone on the road,” said La Porte Police officer Robert Metcalf in his report.

 

Police said the suspect came to a stop at Heinz and Grove streets and fled on foot.  A K-9 was released and caught up to Panos, who was treated by medics for wounds inflicted by the dog holding on to his right arm, police said.

 

According to court documents, Panos told police he fled because he didn’t want to go into withdrawal symptoms from being incarcerated at the jail.

 

Panos was also arrested on a warrant charging him with failure to appear in court on a prior drug related count.  An unused syringe was allegedly found in the right front pocket of his shorts.