Gilberton man flees police on ATV
POTTSVILLE – A Gilberton man led state police on a pursuit through the city of Pottsville early Monday morning on an ATV.
State Police at Schuylkill Haven said troopers tried to stop an ATV in the area of 16th and E. Walter Griffiths Avenue in the city around 3:00am Monday.
Instead of stopping, the ATV, driven by 19-year-old Tyler Diefenderfer, of Gilberton, pulled a U-turn and fled.
Troopers were able to stop Diefenderfer at E. Walter Griffths and Peacock, and he was taken into custody without incident.
Chargers are pending.