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Pocatello man crashes during flight from police

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POCATELLO — A 35-year-old man is in custudy after allegedly fleeing from police and crashing early Wednesday morning.

Marcus V. Tharpe was stopped for minor traffics violation around 2 a.m. Police say when officers approached the car, Tharpe took off.

Police say Tharpe crashed his vehicle near the intersection of Quinn and Hawthorne about one mile away. He then fled on foot but was quickly found and detained by officers.

Tharpe was booked into the Bannock County Jail on charges of eluding, possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, possession of marijuana and an outstanding warrant.

Tharpe is held with bond until he makes his first court appearance this afternoon.

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