Fleeing Suspect Arrested After Hit and Run Accident

Fleeing Suspect Arrested After Hit and Run Accident
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Wilkes-Barre, PA- The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department reported that a suspect, Tyquan Cole, was taken into custody after fleeing the scene of a hit and run motor vehicle accident early on Friday morning.

On Friday, Officers were dispatched to 411 Madison Street after receiving a report of a hit-and-run. They were provided with a description of the fleeing vehicle and were able to locate it, leading to a foot chase with Cole, who was later apprehended. It was observed he was under the influence of alcohol, and he was taken to City Headquarters for processing.