A driver who fled during a police chase in Mahoning Township on Jan. 20 is facing numerous charges.

Police said Kevin Kaufman, no address provided by police, has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge of fleeing or attempting to elude police and summary charges of driving at an unsafe speed and stop sign and yield sign violations.Police said at 12:59 p.m. Jan. 20, they observed a Volkswagen Jetta traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 902 (Mahoning Drive East). Police said the vehicle crossed over the double yellow line as it approached an oncoming police vehicle in a curve.Police said the officer turned around and attempted to stop the vehicle, which accelerated, and the officer lost sight of it. The car was located a short time later as it failed to stop for a stop sign on Breezewood Drive.Police said Kaufman admitted to them he attempted to evade the officer.The man was previously cited by police for speeding.A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 8.