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Man arrested after hit-and-run involving police vehicle

CHAPMAN, BRETT

A 27-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after a hit-and-run over the weekend involving a police vehicle.

According to Capt. Jeff Wilson with the St. Joseph Police Dept., Brett A. Chapman was charged with felony leaving the scene of an accident.

Wilson said the crash occurred shortly before midnight on Saturday when Chapman’s vehicle hit the back of a police officer’s car. The officer was injured and Chapman fled the scene.

An arraignment for Chapman is scheduled for Tuesday. Bond is set at $7,500.

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