SCRANTON - A city man will face further court action in connection with a high-speed chase Jan. 16.
Two state troopers and a county detective who participated in the pursuit were prepared to testify against Nicholas Mears, 27, before he waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday in Lackawanna County Central Court.
Mr. Mears, who was wanted on a parole violation, is accused of fleeing from detectives in Scranton before leading state police on a chase down Interstate 81 at speeds up to 90 mph. He allegedly rammed a state police cruiser and another vehicle before his capture at the Davis Street exit.
Mr. Mears faces two counts of aggravated assault and several other charges.