ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police have arrested a man after surrounding a home in Elizabeth Township for several hours Tuesday night.
Christopher Huellen, 34, was wanted on felony charges of retail theft, corrupt organization and receiving stolen property stemming from incidents at retail stores in Clarion, Erie and Jefferson counties, according to police.
BREAKING: Police just arrested a man at his home in Elizabeth Twp. They were outside his home all evening. Sources say had a felony warrant out, drug related. pic.twitter.com/GxEdAkx98u
— Michele Newell (@micheleWPXI) May 30, 2018
Police said as they approached him, Huellen fled on foot. After searching the area, they could not find him. Police said he returned to his home.
A search warrant was obtained.
Police charged toward Huellen's door with their K-9 and went inside.
Neighbors said Huellen has several small children who also live in the home.
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Channel 11 News dug into Huellen's background and found out he's been charged by police for six incidents in the last two years.
Some of the charges were drug related; in most cases the charges have been dismissed or withdrawn.
Huellen was taken to Clarion County for arraignment. Charges are pending against his wife for hindering apprehension, according to police.
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