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Man Arrested After Hitting Cars, Fleeing Police


Police arrested a 32-year-old man who they allege struck three parked cars, then drove through a brick retaining wall of an apartment complex on F Street. After police responded the man tried to flee, but was quickly apprehended.

Elijah Namajanja, 32, was arrested 11:30pm Wednesday and charged with driving under the influence, hit and run and evading police. Police also say Namajanja was driving on a suspended license.

The incident occurred at 619 F Street after Namajanja hit the cars, then collided with a parking structure. No one was injured in the collision. Structural damage was limited mostly to the retaining wall, and evacuations were not required. 


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