Suspect throws gun after foot chase, struggles with deputies

UPDATE @ 4:19 a.m. (Dec. 6):

A man has been booked into the Montgomery County Jail on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and having weapons under disability.

According to jail records, Daryl Jamar Harris Sr., 28, was arrested in the 1900 block of Republic Drive at around 10:20 p.m.

UPDATE @ 12:30 a.m. (Dec. 6):

A suspect ran from deputies Thursday night who were on foot patrol in the Creekside Townhomes in Harrison Twp.

During a short foot pursuit around 9:45 p.m., the suspect threw a handgun at the dead end of Republic Drive and then continued to resist and fight, according to a release from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, which led to the dispatch center to broadcast a “signal 99” officer needs assistance call for all county agencies.

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The suspect was placed into custody a short time later without incident.

The matter remains under investigation.

FIRST REPORT

Area law enforcement officers were sent to the Creekside Townhomes in Harrison Twp. on Thursday night for an officer-needs-assistance call.

We're working to find out what prompted the “signal 99” call a Montgomery County Regional Dispatch sergeant said was issued about 9:46 p.m.

Regional dispatch quickly canceled the call, issued whenever a law enforcement officer is believed to be in danger and needs help.

We have not heard of any injury associated with the call.

News Center 7 will update this developing report as we learn more.

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