Police and EMS are on the scene of a crash that involves a vehicle that attempted to flee from police a short time ago in the city's Central Ward.
The crash happened near the Sonic on Springfield Avenue at around noon after officers from the Essex County Sheriff's Department tried to pull over a vehicle that was reportedly carjacked earlier when the vehicle sped away and crashed into several other vehicles according to reports.
Immediately after the crash, the suspect attempted to run from the severely damaged vehicle, prompting a foot pursuit where officers made the quick arrest.
A police officer required medical attention for non-life threatening injuries.
There were no other injuries reported.