Police: 19-year-old under influence causes high speed car chase

UPDATE- SALISBURY, Md. – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man they say is responsible for leading police on a high speed chase, Friday morning.

Officials say they responded to reports of a hit and run in the Pemberton Drive area, around 10 a.m. While on their way there, deputies spotted a truck that matched the description and attempted to stop it. Officials say that’s when the driver, who was later identified as Daniel Ulm, led the deputy on a chase through residential streets in West Salisbury, stopping at a dead-end road off Fitzwater Street.

According to police, Ulm accelerated his car and drove towards police. An officer “deployed a device” in an attempt to deflate Ulm’s tires. The same deputy then discharged one round from his weapon that hit Ulm’s truck. Ulm continued driving down Fitzwater Street, with multiple deputies in pursuit. The 19-year-old was eventually stopped on Strawberry Way, where they arrested him.

Daniel Ulm was suspected of being under the influence of a dangerous substance while behind the wheel. Ulm was taken to the Central Booking Unit.

He faces the following charges: assault 1st degree, assault 2nd degree, reckless endangerment, driving a vehicle while impaired by drugs, driving a vehicle while under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance, attempt to flee and elude, reckless driving, negligent driving and failure to stop for a stop sign.

SALISBURY, Md. – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and Salisbury Police Department are currently on scene of a high speed chase that happened earlier this morning in the area of Fitzwater Street in Salisbury.

Details are limited. Eye witnesses reported that shots were fired during the incident, however deputies have confirmed that no one was injured. Police have also confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody near the Pemberton Ponds neighborhood.

We’re told that all roads surrounding Chesapeake Shipbuilding are closed at this time.

We will have more information as it becomes available.