PSP: Wanted Jefferson County man involved in high speed chase
On March 12, troopers were able to locate Dustin Douthit, 39, of Sykesville, who is wanted on charges related to a different incident. Douthit was seen driving his red Hummer H3, and when troopers conducted a traffic stop he allegedly drove away at a high rate of speed.
During the chase, the Hummer became disabled and Douthit began running from PSP, with troopers unable to locate him in the surrounding area. Anyone with information relating to Douthit or his whereabouts is asked to call PSP DuBois at 814-371-4652.
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