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Wanted Rockford man fled officers while a 5-year-old child was in the car: Police

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Maleek Chatman, 27, for fleeing from an unmarked police vehicle while a 5-year-old child was inside, court records show.

On March 12, Specialized Community Oriented Police Enforcement (SCOPE) officers were on patrol near North Central and Auburn Street when they saw a Volkswagen Passat driving 60 mph in a 30 mph zone, police reported.

The suspect turned quickly into a driveway in the 3600 block of Liberty Drive and continued fleeing through yards leading him back to North Central Drive, authorities said.

Officials found a 5-year-old child in the car after taking Chatman into custody.

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Chatman was wanted in Winnebago County, according to court documents.

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The suspect admitted to authorities he was fleeing because of his warrant and because he was driving with a revoked license.

Chatman is charged with aggravated fleeing from police while going 21 mph over the limit, improper turn signal use, driving on a revoked license and endangering a child.

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