HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –Huntington Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier this month.
According to Huntington Deputy Police Chief Mike Chornobay, Harley Neko Scott James-Haren, 21, was arrested Wednesday. James-Haren was wanted on felony warrants for malicious assault in connection with the shooting that occurred on June 2 in the 100 block of Baer Street. He was also wanted on additional outstanding warrants.
Chornobay said that officers encountered James-Haren during a traffic stop, while officers tried to identify him, he exited the vehicle and fled on foot while carrying a bag. During the pursuit, James-Haren discarded the bag, which was then recovered by officers. A search of the bag found a loaded .22 caliber handgun, suspected marijuana, and ammunition.
James-Haren now faces additional charges related to the firearm, narcotics, fleeing, and obstructing officers.
He is being held in the Western Regional Jail awaiting arraignment.