Boalsburg man 'jumped' wall, landed on trailer during brief DUI chase

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Centre County say a Boalsburg man is behind bars following a brief police chase over the weekend.

According to the affidavit, police say the chase began as officers were responding late Friday night to a report of shots fired inside a residence along West Crestview Ave.

Police say as officers were responding to the scene, a blue Ford Mustang began to flee at a high-rate of speed.

Authorities say the chase only lasted approximately 30 seconds as the driver failed to negotiate a turn, "jumped" a rock wall and a row of trees, and landed on top of a two-axle trailer in an individual's yard.

Police say the driver was identified as 23-year-old Stephen Matis.

Authorities say officers seized two weapons from Matis' possession, including a 9 mm handgun and a 16-gauge shotgun.

Police noted in the complaint that Matis "nearly struck" multiple police vehicles when he began to flee and officers say that he smelled strongly of alcohol.

Authorities say Matis was transported to Mount Nittany Medical Center for evaluation prior to being jailed.

Matis is being held at the Centre County Prison on $43,000 bail, court dockets show.

He faces several charges including discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, reckless endangerment, DUI, and fleeing/eluding police, as well as multiple traffic violations.

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