Felony Charges After Man Speeds Away: Police Blotter

From Evergreen Park Patch

A Chicago man walked away with a list of charges after a ride through Evergreen Park in the early morning hours after New Year's Eve. 

On Jan. 1 at 1:05 a.m. Christan Adams, 22, of Chicago, was seen disobeying a traffic light, police said. He then sped off driving through a train crossing against a signal as well, police said. 

Adams and his green Chevy were traveling 85 mph in a 30 mph zone as he took off eastbound on 95th Street, police said. Chicago police became involved in the chase and Adams' car was eventually stopped in the 1800 block of 95th Street. 

A blood draw was performed after he was taken into custody, police said. 

Adams was charged with felony fleeing and alluding, driving under the influence, driving without insurance, speeding and traffic violations. 

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