A traffic stop in Newark escalated into a pursuit, crash, home break-in, and hours-long standoff Friday night, ending with one suspect in custody and two others still at large.
Police said the incident began around 7:10 p.m. when an officer attempted to stop a vehicle in the village. The driver fled, leading to a brief pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed into a home on Hoffman Street.
Authorities said three people exited the vehicle and ran from the scene. One suspect forced entry into a nearby home and barricaded himself in the basement while a resident inside fled to safety without injury.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police, along with fire and EMS crews. Officials said no injuries were reported.
After a standoff lasting roughly two hours, the suspect inside the home was taken into custody around 10:15 p.m. Police said the individual has a prior criminal record.
The other two suspects who fled have been identified and are expected to be taken into custody, according to authorities.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact law enforcement.
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