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South Park Man Tased, Arrested After Fleeing Police In Bethel Park

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

BETHEL PARK (KDKA) -- A 28-year-old man was arrested and is facing numerous charges after fleeing police during a traffic stop in Bethel Park last week.

Police say that 28-year-old Michael Wittman fled police and ran into a nearby neighborhood after being stopped last Thursday.

Michael Wittman
(Courtesy: Bethel Park Police)

Police chased him and subdued him using a Taser.

After being subdued and detained, police detected a strong odor of alcohol and found cocaine, marijuana, cash, and a digital scale in his possession.

Michael Wittman Bethel Park Drugs
(Courtesy: Bethel Park Police)

Wittman is facing drug charges, DUI charges, and charges for resisting arrest and fleeing police.

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