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<p>HAZLETON &#8212; A Philadelphia man is facing a variety of charges after he abandoned his vehicle and led city police on a foot chase Sunday afternoon, according to a report.</p><p>Police also say that Dustin Hill, 31, discarded drugs while trying to run from officers after his car was stopped.</p><p>According to a press release issued by Hazleton City Chief of Police Jerry Speziale:</p><p>An officer attempted to stop a Jeep in the area of Peace and 5th streets at approximately 3 p.m.</p><p>When the vehicle stopped, a male identified as Hill, exited and began to run on foot while carrying a backpack.</p><p>The officer gave chase on foot while calling for backup.</p><p>During the chase, Hill discarded a bag containing 150 bags of suspected heroin before he was apprehended and placed into custody on 5th and Grant, the release says.</p><p>Hill was discovered to be a fugitive from justice and wanted by the Butler Township Police Department for fleeing and eluding Pottsville Adult Probation and Pennsylvania State Parole.</p><p>Hill will be charged with being a fugitive from justice, possession of heroin, possession with the intent to distribute and resisting arrest.</p><p>He may also face additional charges as an investigation continues because three officers sustained injuries during the incident.</p><p>Hill was processed at police headquarters and sent to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lodging until his arraignment Monday.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Dan Stokes</p><p>dstokes@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Dan Stokes at 570-991-6389 or on Twitter @ByDanStokes</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Hazleton police: Man fled traffic stop, dumped drugs