HOPEWELL, Va. — A Hopewell man was arrested Wednesday after fleeing from officers during a traffic stop.
Jason D. Cumbia, 45, of Hopewell, was arrested and charged with eluding police, driving while suspended, reckless driving, obstructing justice, possession of a controlled substance, carrying a concealed weapon – 1st offense, DWI, expired registration and expired state inspection.
After an officer attempted to stop his vehicle, Cumbia drove away before coming to a stop in a grass field on Rivers Bank Boulevard.
Cumbia then fled on foot.
K9 officers responded and successfully tracked Cumbia, who was apprehended.