On 2/4/2017 at approximately 0324 hrs. Officer Thomas and Officer Kophammel responded to the 1st blk. E. Vine St. to check on the welfare of a person in a vehicle. Upon arrival the Officers found Timothy Santiago-Nieves passed out behind the wheel of a running 2006 red Hyundai. Officers managed to wake Santiago-Nieves from his improptu nap. At that time Santiago-Nieves fled from Officers, driving the wrong way northbound on the 1st blk. S. Duke St. and then the wrong way westbound on the 1st. blk. E. King St. 

Santiago-Nieves was eventually stopped at W. King St. and Prince St. by a tractor/trailer combo that had stopped in the intersection when the driver heard the sirens. Santiago-Nieves was taken into custody without further incident. During the course of the investigation, Officers determined that Santiago-Nieves had struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle on Vine St. Santiago-Nieves exhibited signs that he was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.

Santaigo-Nieves was taken to East Hempfield Twp. Police station for a breath test. The results of the test indicated a BAC of 0.108%

Off. Thomas filed a Criminal Complaint against Santiago-Nieves charging him with Fleeing & Eluding Police, Driving Under the Influence, Accidents Involving Unattended Vehicle or Property, Driving While Suspended, (2) counts One-Way Roadway and Periods for Required Lighted Lamps. MDJ Tobin arraigned Santiago-Nieves for MDJ Wilwerth. He was arraigned and given $25,000 bail (unsecured).

All persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.