On Thursday November 26th, 2020 at 2255 hours, Officer Funk of the South Centre Township Police Department ran a registration check of a vehicle which resulted in the registered owner of the vehicle having several warrants for his arrest. After the activation of the marked police cruiser lights and sirens, the driver and subject of the warrants, Taylor A Shaw, took off at a high rate of speed violating numerous traffic laws. With the assistance of the Pennsylvania State Police and other local Police Departments as well as the successful use of spike strips, Shaw was stopped several miles away from the attempt to stop location. Shaw was traveling with his girlfriend and one month old child of the girlfriend during the pursuit. Once the Police were able to catch up with Shaw, he placed his vehicle into reverse and struck a police cruiser. Police were able to "box-in" Shaw for the safety of the public and other passengers inside of the vehicle and take him into custody. Inside of the vehicle, Police discovered suspected methamphetamine, raw marijuana, and other drug gear. Shaw was taken to the Columbia County Prison for his outstanding warrants, and is currently awaiting trial for Officer Funk's charges.
