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Barberton man arrested following Akron police chase Samson Peterson, 28 (Source: Akron Police Department) By Avery Williams | January 29, 2021 at 11:29 AM EST - Updated January 29 at 11:29 AM
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A Barberton man faces a slew of charges after leading officers on a pursuit Wednesday, Akron police said.
Samson Peterson, 28, fled from police when officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop in connection to a domestic violence incident, according to a release.
Officers were investigating a claim that Peterson assaulted a family member with a baseball bat and was armed with a gun.
Police responded to the location of the reported incident, a home located on the 20 block of W. Boxwood Avenue, but spotted Peterson before their arrival.