Man arrested after foot chase in Springfield
During the foot chase, police said Uzelac either threw or dropped a loaded semi-automatic weapon.
Posted: Apr 10, 2021 3:59 AM
Updated: Apr 10, 2021 5:48 AM
Posted By: Kennedy Dendy
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. A man is in jail after a foot chase that ended in the 2300 block of Olympic St. Friday night.
37-year-old Michael Joseph Uzelac is facing charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Interfering with Police, Theft II and Elude (Felony Warrant).
Uzelac was wanted for stealing motorcycle equipment from a prior case.
He quickly fled the scene on foot.
During the foot chase, police said he either threw or dropped a loaded semi-automatic weapon.