ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A wanted Ithaca man faces more charges after fleeing police.

On Friday, November 22, 2024, Ithaca Police officers attempted to arrest Ruben Flowers, who had an active bench warrant for two felony counts of criminal possession of a weapon. IPD says the 45-year-old ignored all commands and fled in his vehicle.

After an attempt to pull him over, he allegedly abandoned the vehicle outside of an apartment complex on Floral Avenue and was taken into custody.

Flowers is additionally charged with unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and two counts of reckless driving, all misdemeanors.

Ithaca Police Dispatch: 607-272-3245

Ithaca Police Administration: 607-272-9973

Ithaca Police Tipline: 607-330-0000

Ithaca Police Anonymous Tip Address: www.cityofithaca.org/ipdtips