Fulton man arrested after leading police on vehicle, foot pursuits

A Fulton man was arrested around 2 a.m. today after allegedly leading Fulton police on a short pursuit, which involved the suspect crashing his vehicle into a trailer.

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According to a Fulton Police Department press release, Travis M. Schroer, 33, of Fulton was "erratically" driving his red 1997 Buick passenger on the 800 block of Court Street when police attempted to stop him.

Schroer then allegedly continued driving, leading police on a short pursuit. The pursuit ended when Schroer crashed his vehicle into a trailer on the 200 block of West Sixth Street.

The release states Schroer then ran from the scene, but officers caught him after a few blocks.

He is facing charges of felony possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest for a felony, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license, leaving the scene of an accident and driving in a careless and imprudent manner. Schroer's bond is set at $7,000.