Man Stole Car, Tried To Flee From Police In Penndel: Authorities

A Langhorne man was arrested last week after he was located driving a stolen car and then tried to flee once pulled over by police, authorities said.

Louis Branco, 34, was charged with receiving stolen property as well as drug and traffic offenses in connection with the Jan. 22 incident.

Police pulled over a car being driven by Branco on Lincoln Highway and S. Bellevue Avenue, and determined the vehicle was reported stolen from Bristol Township earlier that day.

Branco tried to elude police by driving North on Bellevue Avenue, turning onto side streets and turning off his lights. But officers were able to find him. He was arrested and arraigned, after which he was unable to post bail. Branco was sent to Bucks County Prison, where he is awaiting hearings.

PHOTO: Penndel Police