HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 51-year-old McPherson man was arrested around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday after he failed to stop for a Hutchinson police officer.

William Allen was driving his pickup in the 800 block of North Maple. The officer began to follow when Allen ran a stop sign at 9th and Maple. The officer then turned on his lights. Allen eventually crashed into a parked vehicle, then ran from the scene. He was found hiding from officers and taken into custody.

Officers then searched his vehicle and allegedly found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Potential charges include attempted felony flee or elude, felony interference with a law enforcement officer, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license, having an expired tag, no proof of insurance, and leaving the scene of an accident.

His bond was set at $7,450. Allen will be back in court Jan. 16.