By JOSH COTTON

jcotton@timesobserver.com

A Lancaster County man has pleaded guilty in county court after he fled from police – by vehicle at in excess of 100 mph and on foot – back in August.

Anthony S. Garman, 31, New Holland, Pa., was one of several defendants to enter pleas on Friday.

Shortly after 9 p.m. on the day of the incident troopers were traveling east on US 6 when a black Audi station wagon was observed “following a pickup truck closer than is reasonable and prudent,” according to the affidavit of probable cause.

Troopers turned around and observed the Audi “accelerate at a high rate of speed.” They “traveled in excess of 105 mph from Baccus Corners Rd. to the intersection of (US) 6 and Pike Rd., approx. (sic) three miles where I was able to catch up with the vehicle and initiate a traffic stop….”

Troopers say the operator provided registration and insurance but “claimed he left his license at home,” telling police his name was that of someone else. During the stop, troopers say they “smelled the strong odor of maijuana emanating from the vehicle and observed the operator’s slow speech and bloodshot eyes.”

Troopers went to handcuff and arrest the man for DUI and possession when he “suddenly bolted away from the front of my patrol vehicle and ran northeast, across SR 957 and into backyards of multiple residences and Columbus Elementary School.”

Police say a search revealed “several active arrest warrants” for various violations and that one warrant identified him as a “assaultive, violent parole violator.”

He pled guilty Friday to flight to avoid apprehension, DUI, possession of marijuana, driving while under suspension and a speeding violation.

In exchange for the plea, charges of false identification, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and follow too closely were not prosecuted.

The following defendants also entered guilty pleas:

Robert A. Baker, 39, Warren, to disorderly conduct. A count of public drunkenness was not prosecuted.

Shelly L. Fink, 52, Clarendon, to possession of marijuana and public drunkenness. Charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, pedestrian walk to closely to roadway and pedestrian under the influence were not prosecuted.

Tayvin D. Harkins, 22, Warren, to possession with intent to deliver. Charges of corruption of minors and possession of drug paraphernalia were not prosecuted.

Daniel E. Hernandez, 38, Warren, to DUI, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving while under suspension. Charges including two counts of DUI and operating a vehicle without a valid inspection were not prosecuted.

Lori A. Jashurek, 50, Warren, to retail theft. A count of defiant trespass was not prosecuted.

Travis L. McIntyre, 41, Youngsville, to criminal mischief. Charges including two counts of unlawful use of a computer and computer trespass were not prosecuted. At a second docket, McIntyre pled guilty to simple assault while counts of aggravated assault and harassment were not prosecuted.

Justin L. Oaks, 38, Youngsville, to DUI and possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges of endangering the welfare of a child and DUI were not prosecuted.

Herbert F. Schumann, 63, Clarendon, to DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia and restriction on alcoholic beverages. Charges including five counts of DUI, possession of a controlled substance, possession of mairjuana, driving while under suspension and operating a vehicle without required financial responsibility were not prosecuted.

Austin J. Stuart, 24, Warren, to DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and rear lighting. Charges including three counts of DUI, possession of a controlled substance, misbranding a controlled substance and careless driving were not prosecuted.

Jordan M. Tutmaher, 33, Youngsville, to DUI. Charges of DUI, careless driving and driving on roadways laned for traffic were not prosecuted.

Chad C. Tuttle, 45, Warren, to DUI and careless driving. Charges of DUI and accident damage to unattended vehicle or property were not prosecuted.

A bench warrant was issued for the arrest of Rebecca R. Hoffman, 63, Warren, for failure to appear. Hoffman faces two counts of DUI, driving vehicle at safe speed and careless driving.