East Washington Man Faces Trial For Police Chase

An East Washington man accused of leading police on a chase along Route 19 will face trial. William Meadows, 21 is accused of trying to force a woman into a car in front of the Drivers License Center before police arrived and he led them on a chase causing several accidents. Meadows is facing felony charges of attempted flight from and officer, possession of firearms prohibited and accidents involving personal injury among others. Witness testimony at his preliminary hearing stated that several times Meadows was witnessed by employees of the Drivers License Center arguing with and trying to force a female into a car before she was able to enter and call police for help. Police testified that upon their arrival Meadows took off in his car and tried to escape and caused several collisions along Route 19. After the collisions, Meadows fled on foot before he was apprehended by South Strabane Township police. Upon apprehension, Meadows told police he had a gun. Meadows may not possess a gun due to previous felony convictions. The judge held all charges for court. Meadows is confined to the Washington County jail without bond. He will be formally arraigned on June 30th.