BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he led officers on a 6-mile high-speed chase.
Butler Township Police have charged 22-year-old Aven Moronta, of Hazleton, after they say he led officers on a nearly 6-mile chase Sunday evening.
According to police, an officer was patrolling near the intersection of S. Hunter Highway and Stronecroft Road around 10:40 p.m. when he saw an SUV driving erratically. The SUV passed the officer and continued to drive at a high speed, passing other vehicles.
Police said they tried to stop Moronta; however, he increased his speed to between 100-120 mph. As stated in the release, Moronta suddenly stopped near the intersection of South Mountain Boulevard in Mountain Top and was arrested.
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The criminal complaint stated Moronta said he was "sorry for doing that” and that he was "having a bad day."
Moronta was charged with fleeing or eluding a police officer, possessing a controlled substance, and traffic violations.
He was taken to the Luzerne County prison on a $7,500 bail.
