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Driver arrested after overnight chase through UAH campus

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Desmond Stallworth-Lofton (Source: Huntsville Police) Desmond Stallworth-Lofton (Source: Huntsville Police)
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) -

Huntsville police arrested a man after they chased him down overnight.

Police say an officer pulled over a black sedan on Pulaski Pike around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday for a traffic violation. The officer thought he smelled drugs and the driver took off.

Police said Desmond Stallworth-Lofton led them on a chase to I-565, then through the UAH campus to University Drive. They say he pulled into the Candlewood Apartments off Julia Street then left the car and took off on foot.

A passenger stayed behind in the car.

Police said they chased down Stallworth-Lofton and arrested him. He was charged with possession of marijuana second degree, possession of a controlled synthetic substance, possession of a controlled substance, attempting to elude police and resisting arrest.

The passenger was let go.

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