Colonie man arrested after fleeing traffic stop, striking patrol car

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Colonie man after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and subsequently striking an Albany County Sheriff's Patrol car on Saturday. Matthew Merrill, 30, faces multiple charges in connection with the incident.

Charges

• Fourth-degree criminal mischief
• Unlawful fleeing of a police officer in a motor vehicle
• Second-degree aggravated unlicensed operator
• Second-degree criminal impersonation
• Violation of probation warrant
• Numerous vehicle and traffic law violations

Albany County Sheriff's Deputies reported attempting to stop a man on a motorcycle before the man, alleged to be Merrill, reportedly fled at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. He allegedly entered a dead-end road near the Albany International Airport before attempting to turn around and striking the patrol car.

Police say Merrill was taken into custody and transported to St. Peters Hospital to be treated for minor injuries. Merrill was released from the hospital and placed in the Albany County Correctional Facility while he waits for his court appearance on Tuesday.