ST. LOUIS – A man has been arrested and charged after he attempted to flee a scene, carrying a police officer hanging halfway out of the vehicle, according to officials.
25-year-old Lamontay Steward was arrested on charges of first-degree special victim assault, first-degree kidnapping, second-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools, receiving stolen property, and two counts of armed criminal action.
Around 2:45 a.m. Monday, police were dispatched to the 5500 block of Pershing Avenue for reports of a suspicious man checking car handles in an apartment parking garage. Upon arrival, they found Steward, who matched the description.
When police attempted to stop him, Steward fled on foot to a vehicle. Officers followed behind and one attempted to get the suspect out of the car. Rather, Steward started the vehicle and continued to drive away while the officer was still trying to apprehend him.
The officer was able to put the vehicle into park and Steward was taken into custody. No injuries were reported.
According to a release, multiple packages were retrieved from inside the suspect’s vehicle and are believed to be stolen.
Steward remains in custody. There is no current information about a bond. The investigation is ongoing.
