A 22-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on multiple charges after turning into a Central City squad car on routine patrol early Saturday morning and then driving off.
Fredi Esteban-Vallencia of South Sycamore was arrested for aggravated fleeing and eluding, driving under the influence, no valid driver’s license, and multiple traffic tickets after he eventually stopped on his own on the railroad tracks several blocks away.
Central City Police say the incident began when Esteban-Valencia rounded the corner of High and Junction Streets and hit the squad car and continued on. Once the car stopped, police report finding open alcohol containers inside.
The squad car externally had just a few scrapes, but had damage to the operating system of the car.
The crash occurred at 2:40 Saturday morning. Esteban-Vallencia was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal charges.
