CLARION BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A Venango County fugitive is behind bars after a police pursuit Sunday evening in Clarion County ended in a crash.

The following charges were filed against Allen Bruce Taylor Jr., 62, of Franklin, on Monday at Magisterial District Judge Duane L. Quinn’s office in Clarion:

• Aggravated Assault, Felony 1
• Aggravated Assault, Felony 2 (2 counts)
• Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer, Felony 3
• Recklessly Endangering Another, Misdemeanor 2 (4 counts)
• Resist Arrest/Other Law Enforce, Misdemeanor 2 (2 counts)
• Failure To Keep Right, Summary
• Careless Driving, Summary
• Reckless Driving, Summary

According to a release issued by Clarion-based State Police Tpr. Manns, Taylor was stopped by Clarion Borough Police Officer Sheckler after he allegedly committed a traffic violation while traveling on Main Street.

During the stop, it was determined that Taylor was wanted in Venango County for a probation violation.

Taylor fled when Officer Sheckler attempted to take him into custody.

A police pursuit involving multiple units from Clarion Police and Clarion-based State Police ensued.

Clarion-based State Police took the lead on the pursuit following multiple unsuccessful attempts to stop Taylor, according to Tpr. Manns.

(Photo by Briana Underhill)

Taylor lost control of his vehicle around 6:50 p.m. on Route 66 approximately 4 miles south of Clarion in Limestone Township.

Taylor allegedly continued his attempt to flee and rammed a Clarion Borough Police vehicle.

Police say the vehicle came to a stop at this point. Taylor resisted arrest briefly before being taken into custody.

Taylor was lodged in the Clarion County Jail where he is awaiting a preliminary hearing.

The incident shut down Route 66 for nearly 2 hours. Limestone Volunteer Fire Department, Clarion Hospital EMS and Limestone QRS (Quick Response Team) were also called to the scene.