BRANCHLAND, W.Va. â A Wayne man is facing multiple charges after a pursuit in a stolen vehicle June 27 in the Branchland area of Lincoln County, according to a criminal complaint.
According to the complaint filed by Cpl. M.C. McMillian of the West Virginia State Police, the officer was performing a stationary road patrol along Six Mile Road near Branchland on June 27 around 10:30 a.m.
The officer observed a red 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt being driven with expired tags and a brake light out, according to the complaint. The officer initiated his lights to conduct a traffic stop, and the vehicle reportedly sped up.