Columbus, OH felon captured after multi-county pursuit | Hancock & Wyandot

FINDLAY, Ohio (WTVG) – A Columbus man was taken into custody after allegedly leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit from Hancock County into Wyandot County.

On January 22 at approximately 1:30 p.m., deputies from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office attempted to pull over a driver who had two active warrants. The driver refused to stop, initiating a pursuit.

The chase proceeded southbound on Blanchard Avenue in Findlay, continuing onto State Route 37, then southbound on State Route 15 before merging onto U.S. 23.

Authorities reported that the driver eventually came to a stop about one mile north of State Highway 199 in Wyandot County. He exited the vehicle and surrendered to law enforcement without further incident.

The pursuit covered a distance of 28 miles over 20 minutes, reaching speeds as high as 115 mph.

The driver, identified as Chaz Holley of Columbus, was taken to the Hancock County Justice Center. He faces charges of Failure to Comply and Driving Under Suspension.

In addition to the current charges, Holley is being held on an outstanding warrant from Franklin County for multiple offenses, including Failure to Appear for Abduction, Tampering with Evidence, Possession of Drugs, Having Weapons Under Disability, Improper Handling of a Firearm, Failure to Comply, and Receiving Stolen Property. He also has a separate warrant from the Columbus Police Department for Domestic Violence.