A Kansas City man has been charged in Buchanan County on a weapon violation after allegedly running from police after a crash.

33-year-old Michael L. Fernandez was charged Sunday with a felony for unlawful possession of an explosive weapon.

According to court documents the incident took place Sunday in the 1900 block of Mitchell Ave.

“Fernandez was involved in a motor vehicle crash, where he fled the scene.  After a brief foot pursuit he was arrest.  A firearm fell out of his hoodie pocket when he was taken to the ground,” said Officer Justice McElroy with the St. Joseph Police Department. “Criminal history reveals numerous felony convictions.”

Court documents said a small amount of marijuana and a white powder substance was also recovered from a search.

“Fernandez also voluntarily admitted to being under the influence of controlled substance,” McElroy said.

Fernandez is being held on $10,000 cash bond.  An arraignment is set for Oct. 13.