FALLS CREEK, Pa. (EYT) — Additional criminal charges have been filed against a man already accused of kidnapping and strangulation after he allegedly led police on a foot chase in late December, according to court records.
The Pennsylvania State Police filed new charges against Roger Christopher Delsman, 39, of Glen Campbell, following a December 29 incident where he reportedly fled from a residence in Henderson Township.
According to the criminal complaint, Corporal Eric Stuby responded to the area of West Main Street in Sykesville Borough at approximately 5:25 p.m. to locate a stolen vehicle. The vehicle, a green 2014 Ford Escape, was reportedly taken from an apartment in Falls Creek Borough after Delsman allegedly assaulted and kidnapped a woman earlier that afternoon.
The complaint said Corporal Stuby observed the vehicle pulling into a driveway on Sykesville Troutville Road. When the officer converged on the residence, he saw a man matching Delsman’s description exit the driver side and flee on foot around the back of the house.
Corporal Stuby gave chase and informed Delsman he was under arrest for active warrants. The complaint said Delsman failed to stop, prompting the officer to deploy his taser twice with no results. Delsman was eventually taken into custody with the help of two other troopers.
A search of Delsman following the chase resulted in the seizure of a used hypodermic needle from his pocket, according to the affidavit of probable cause. The complaint noted that Delsman later admitted to knowing he had active warrants out for his arrest.
During the pursuit, one trooper suffered a laceration to his lower leg that required medical treatment at Punxsutawney Hospital, the complaint said.
According to court records, the new charges filed against Delsman include:
- Flight to Avoid Apprehension, Trial, or Punishment, Misdemeanor 2
- Resisting Arrest or Other Law Enforcement, Misdemeanor 2
- Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor
- Disorderly Conduct Engage In Fighting, Summary
Delsman remains incarcerated at the Jefferson County Jail on $50,000 bail.
A preliminary hearing on the new charges is scheduled for March 10 at 10:15 a.m. before Magisterial District Judge David B. Inzana.
