Police: Kingston man flees during arrest in Scranton
Richard Henderson, 37, of 112 John St., is charged with escape and resisting arrest.
According to the criminal complaint:
At about 7 p.m. on April 29, officers spotted Henderson staggering north in the 200 block of North Main Avenue. He seemed to be continuously fidgeting with his hands.
Police then observed Henderson crossing West Lackawanna Avenue against a pedestrian signal which read 'Do Not Walk.'
Officers approached Henderson in the 500 block of North Main Avenue, noting that he had 'pinned' pupils, a common side effect of using narcotics. Henderson also had white foam building up around his mouth that he continually wiped.
He was making unpredictable movements, appearing unable to remain still.
He continually reached into and toward his pockets, despite being asked by officers not to do so.
Henderson told officers he had taken half of a Percocet tablet earlier in the day and admitted he didn't have a prescription for the drug.
As officers attempted to take him into custody, Henderson fled on foot, running south on North Main Avenue.
Officer Jack Carroll was able to catch up to Henderson and grab his arm. Officer Kevin Sweeney was then able to to take Henderson to the ground.
As police were placing him in handcuffs, Henderson continued to resist. Eventually, officers were able to detain Henderson.
Officers searched Henderson and found a glass pipe containing meth in his bag and a small glass container with a small amount of the drug in his pocket. Henderson admitted to officers he had smoked crystal methamphetamine earlier in the day.
He remains at the Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $2,500 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on May 13 before District Judge Kipp Adcock.
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