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BREAKING NEWS - ARMED SUSPECT FOUND DEAD SEARCH
CONTINUES FOR MAN ARMED WITH A RIFLE WHO WAS CHASED FOR SEVERAL
MILES THROUGH TWO STATES The suspect is identified as Michael K. Voland Sr., 45, of Hanover, Pennsylvania. He is a white male, approximately 5-10, 140 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Voland was last seen wearing blue jeans, a flannel shirt without sleeves, and a baseball cap. He faces a number of traffic and criminal charges in both states after being pursued by officers from several agencies before bailing out of his vehicle along a farm road late yesterday in Carroll County. Yesterday, shortly before 7:30 p.m., several Pennsylvania troopers responded to the suspect’s residence in an attempt to serve the court imposed order. Voland was observed seated in a blue and gray 1987 Chevrolet truck, which was parked in the driveway. Troopers approached the vehicle, opened the door and asked him to exit. Voland refused to comply, immediately accelerated and sped from the location. Troopers immediately began a pursuit of the vehicle, which continued into Maryland along the southbound lane of Route 97. State Police at the Westminster Barrack were notified and troopers joined in the pursuit along Route 97 in the vicinity of Bachmans Valley Road . A number of county and local units also assisted during the approximate 20 miles of the pursuit. The truck was pursued at speeds ranging from 45-80 mph through both states. The driver reportedly displayed a rifle to troopers as the vehicle sped along Route 97 in the vicinity of Route 26. When the vehicle reached the vicinity of Chiseled Stone Road, Voland turned right and traveled down an adjacent farm road into a soybean field. The vehicle was disabled and may have struck stop sticks deployed prior to his turn from Route 97. He fled from the vehicle into a heavily wooded area. Voland was in possession of a clearly visible rifle. Moments later, the pursuing troopers heard what was thought to have been several shots fired from the rifle. They are not certain if they were fired upon. A perimeter was immediately established between Piney Run Court and Chiseled Stone Road. Additional personnel were dispatched to the area. Route 97 was closed to all vehicle traffic, except law enforcement personnel. Residents were directed to lock their doors and remain inside. Personnel assigned to the State Police and Carroll County tactical teams were summoned to the scene. Members of the State Police K-9 Section and Aviation Division responded for ground and aerial support. Members of the Hostage Recovery Team were also summoned. A resident of the of the Piney Run Estates called the Westminster Barrack advising that a man had stopped outside his residence and acknowledged he was being sought by the police. A rifle was reportedly strapped across his shoulder at the time. The witness was able to enter his residence and notify authorities. Attempts to locate the suspect at that address or in the immediate area were met with negative results. The witness will not be identified. There were no additional reports of Voland being sighted in the area. At approximately 2:00 a.m., Route 97 was re-opened and residents were allowed to return to their homes. Some requested police escorts, which were given. A decision was made to secure the immediate area where the vehicle was found and where Voland was last sighted. Several troopers and tactical personnel remained in the area throughout the night in both stationary and roving capacities, and will continue the search. The vehicle was later towed to the Westminster Barrack for processing. Investigators are expected to seek/serve a search warrant later today. Voland is the owner of the vehicle, which displayed Maryland registration. This investigation is being conducted by members of the Westminster Barrack Criminal Investigation Section. Pennsylvania State Police investigators are also assisting. This investigation is continuing… WJZ
News Coverage of this story, with video report and suspect picture
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