York County Sheriff’s Office deputy hurt in chase after suspect tried to flee, officials say
A York County Sheriff’s Office deputy was hurt Tuesday after a suspect ran away and led officers on a chase.
The deputy, whose name has not been released, suffered a broken ankle in the pursuit through a wooded area. Deputies were serving an arrest warrant to Johnny Michael Benfield, according to a news release from the agency.
Around 10:30 a.m., deputies went to 2200 block of Sutton Springs Road in York to serve the warrant. Benfield, 30, ran away from officers, the release said. Several deputies were involved in the pursuit, said Trent Farris, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office.
Benfield was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for minor injuries.
Benfield is charged with reckless driving, hit and run accident with property damage, possession of marijuana, resisting arrest and failure to stop for blue lights.
The injured deputy was transported to a nearby hospital, according to the release.
“Our prayers are with our injured officer who was injured apprehending this fugitive,” Sheriff Kevin Tolson told The Herald Wednesday. “I appreciate our deputies who face the dangers of this occupation day in and day out.”
In 2019, Sgt. Travis Shealey, with the sheriff’s office, suffered a broken hand after a suspect led officers on a chase and later tried to fight officers, The Herald previously reported.
In 2018 sheriff’s office Det. Mike Doty was killed by a domestic violence suspect in a shooting. Two other deputies and a York Police Department officer were injured in that incident. The shooter is now serving life in prison after pleading guilty to murder.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
