DUI suspect charged with smashing Pa. officer's bike

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man is charged with driving under the influence after he allegedly ran over an officer’s bike while fleeing a traffic stop.

Police in Allentown have charged 21-year-old Eric Verbin, of Bath, with DUI and fleeing from police in the traffic stop and pursuit that happened Thursday.

Authorities say an officer on a bicycle had stopped Verbin when the suspect ran over the officer’s bike, sparking a short pursuit that ended when Verbin crashed. The officer wasn’t injured.

Police say Verbin had prescription medication in the car that didn’t belong to him. They are awaiting the results of a toxicology test.

Verbin is jailed on $20,000 bail. It is not clear if he has an attorney.