Homer man charged after fleeing from police
On April 4, at approximately 8:06 p.m., an officer from the Cortland County Sheriff's Office was patrolling in the area of Route 11 in the Town of Homer when they attempted to conduct a traffic stop for an equipment violation.
The operator of the vehicle, 27-year-old Gavin Dunn, failed to comply with the officer's orders and fled the scene.
The officer was unable to safely follow Dunn and eventually lost sight of the vehicle.
Shortly after, officers from the Cortland City Police located the vehicle in the City of Cortland. Dunn refused to comply, fleeing in his vehicle for a second time.
According to police, Dunn committed several vehicle and traffic violations while fleeing from law enforcement. During the pursuit, his vehicle left the roadway, causing property damage.
Dunn was taken into custody and transported to Upstate Medical Center to be treated for his injuries.
Dunn later turned himself in at the Cortland County Sheriff's Office. He is facing the following charges:
Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in the Third Degree
Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the Second Degree
Resisting Arrest
Driving While Intoxicated
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree
Two counts of Reckless Driving
15 Miscellaneous Vehicle and Traffic Infractions
Dunn was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Cortlandville Court on April 28 and to the Town of Homer Court on May 6.
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