Flee and elude suspect arrest 
On April 11th, 2020 the Columbia Township Police Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Barbara Dr in Columbia Township for a property security check. Officer Keith Scrumpler responded to the residence to investigate. While en-route he was advised that the suspect was possibly intoxicated and operating a silver Porsche departing the area.
Officer Scrumpler arrived in the vicinity and located the suspected vehicle. A traffic stop was attempted on the silver Porsche however the driver fled. After a brief pursuit the suspect identified as Phillip L. Dawson (46) of Columbia Township was arrested and lodged at the Jackson County jail. The completed police report was forwarded to the Jackson County Prosecutor for review and subsequently Mr. Dawson was charged with Flee and Elude 3rd degree (felony), operating while intoxicated 3rd offense (felony) and resisting and obstructing a police officer (felony). Mr. Dawson remains at the Jackson County jail.
Assisting with the apprehension was the Napoleon Township Police Department and the Michigan State Police.
Address/Location
Columbia Township Police Department
8500 Jefferson Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 517-592-3122
