CRESTVIEW, Fla. — An attempted traffic stop in Crestview by Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) deputies reportedly led to a pursuit that ended with a man being tased and arrested on several charges, including possession of a controlled substance.
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According to the OCSO, deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a silver Nissan reportedly driven by 26-year-old Nkosi Seals.
When deputies activated lights and sirens, they said Mr Seals fled in the area of James Lee Boulevard and Old Bethel Road in Crestview.
After a short pursuit, Seals reportedly crashed his car into a utility pole near Lindbergh Street and Highway 90. He then is said to have fled on foot and was taken into custody after being tased.
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Mr Seals was found in possession of controlled substances as well as a digital scale, the OCSO said.
Seals was charged with fleeing or eluding law enforcement, resisting arrest without violence, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
