A wild chase through the woods of New Hampshire came to a cinematic close after a Massachusetts speed demon slammed his getaway vehicle into a utility pole. According to WMUR, the New Hampshire State Police laid eyes on 31-year-old Childlove Gelin from Springfield, Massachusetts.
The chase began near Route 9 in Sullivan, just after the stroke of 9 p.m. on Saturday. The state trooper, having spotted Gelin's speedometer-defying antics, attempted to halt the renegade motorist. Gelin is sprinting behind the wheel. Only minutes later, Gelin's car met against a utility pole, ensuing a scramble into the woods as reported by The Boston Globe.
While the passenger, treated later for minor injuries, was quickly apprehended and treated at a nearby hospital, it was Gelin who would test the patience of the pursuit. A six-hour manhunt ensued before the driver was discovered strolling Route 9, likely pondering his next move in a game of cat and mouse that had reached its inevitable conclusion.
Gelin was wanted on extradition warrants out of New York City and Springfield, etching his name in the annals of interstate notoriety. Deciding to add a touch of irresponsibility to his escapade, officers discovered an open container amongst his driving amenities, leading to a charge of driving with an open container, among other offenses as detailed in the statement obtained by The Boston Globe.
Now, facing a slew of charges, including reckless conduct, criminal mischief, and speeding, Gelin's flight from justice finds him grounded by the law.
