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Man arrested after ATV and foot chase

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after he fled from police on an ATV, then on foot.

Police say they attempted to pull over Anibal Diaz, 37, of Scranton for driving an unregistered ATV when he sped away.

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According to police, further down the road, they found the ATV flipped and later located Diaz walking away from the ATV carrying a helmet.

Police say they asked Diaz to stop, then he ran on foot. Diaz eventually stopped running and was placed into custody.

Diaz has been charged with driving an unregistered vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, and other related crimes.