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High-speed chase accelerates charges on North East man

MINA — A high-speed chase that began on Mann Road and ended in Pennsylvania led to charges against a North East man.

Deputies observed the Brett M. Bisbee, 27, of Station Road, operating his vehicle at a high rate of speed around 2 Tuesday morning. Upon attempting to stop the defendant he increased his speed attempted to elude the deputy.

The pursuit continued north into the town of Ripley and eventually west into Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Police were notified along with North East Police. The defendant continued toward North East, Pa., and eventually entered a driveway on Side Hill Road. Upon the vehicle stopping, the defendant fled on foot.

Units from the Pennsylvania State Police along with North East police arrived to assist at the scene. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s K-9 “Link” was summoned to scene to conduct a ground search for the operator.

After an extensive ground search the K-9 led officers to an area of out buildings located a distance away from where the vehicle had stopped. Officers made entry into one of the buildings and located the defendant hiding in an upstairs area. He was taken into custody without incident.

The Pennsylvania State Police took the defendant into custody for processing. The sheriff’s office will file charges at a later date on the defendant.

In New York, Bisbee will be facing charges of speeding, failure to keep right, failure to comply, reckless driving, aggravated unlicensed operation, operation of vehicle without interlock device, stop sign violations, improper registration plates, unregistered motor vehicle, uninspected motor vehicle, no insurance

Pennsylvania charges will include: two counts of DUI, felony fleeing a police officer, driving while suspended, possession of marihuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and multiple violations pertaining to vehicle violations and operation.

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