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Man reports assault, robbery in Wilkes-Barre

<p>WYOMING COUNTY &#8212; Police said following a traffic stop on Vail Road, Charles Thompson, III, 41, Olyphant, fled in his vehicle causing damage to property to a residence. He then fled north on Route 11.</p><p>Following a pursuit that continued onto Route 29, police said Thompson was stopped and then fled on foot into the woods.</p><p>A search was initiated for Thompson, during which he stole a vehicle from a residence on Route 29. He was located a short time later by members of the Jessup Police Department and Dunmore state police.</p><p>He was taken into custody and transported to Lackawanna County Prison based on an existing warrant from Harrisburg Probation and Parole.</p><p>Police said criminal charges will be filed.</p><style>
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Man jailed after pursuit following traffic stop