Ohio Man Arrested After Hiding in Trash Container Following Traffic Stop
Huber Heights, Ohio – A man was arrested after attempting to evade police by hiding inside a trash container following a traffic stop on February 29, 2024. The incident, captured on bodycam footage released by the Huber Heights Police Department, highlights the lengths individuals will go to avoid apprehension.
The Incident
According to the Huber Heights Police Department, officers initiated a traffic stop for an undisclosed violation. As officers approached the vehicle, the suspect unexpectedly exited and fled on foot. In a surprising attempt to conceal himself, the suspect then climbed into a nearby trash container.
Police quickly located the suspect within the container and took him into custody without further incident. The arrest was documented in a video posted on the department’s social media channels, quickly gaining attention online. [Huber Heights Police Department Facebook Post]
Charges and Identification
The suspect has been identified as 34-year-vintage Brandon J. Moore of Dayton, Ohio. He is facing charges including resisting arrest and obstruction of justice. Related reading