Man Who Fled Traffic Stop Has Been Arrested: Police

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A man who fled a traffic stop Wednesday morning in Parkville has been taken into custody, according to officials.

Marcus Lennon, 27, was located at a residence in Baltimore County and taken into custody without incident before 8 a.m., police said.

Earlier in the day, a trooper stopped Lennon and handcuffed the man after noticing a gun, according to police. The driver subsequently sped away, leading to a search of the area.

After Lennon was found, authorities said they were continuing to search for the handgun.

PREVIOUS REPORT — Authorities say they are searching the Parkville area for a man who sped away during a traffic stop, after he had been handcuffed by a trooper.

Marcus Lennon, 27, of Baltimore, was stopped Wednesday morning in Parkville, according to Maryland State Police.

During the stop, the trooper reportedly saw a gun and handcuffed Lennon. Police said that when the officer was trying to remove Lennon from the vehicle, the driver sped away.

According to WBAL, Lennon left his vehicle in the area of Putty Hill at Weston avenues.

Officials advise that Lennon is believed to be armed and may still be wearing handcuffs.

Anyone who sees Marcus Lennon should call 911.

Photo courtesy of Maryland State Police.