PERRY HALL, MD—Police say a driver in Perry Hall was arrested on Monday after nearly running over fire department personnel.

The incident occurred at 5:30 a.m. on October 25 when the driver of a vehicle in the 4200-block of Silver Spring Road (21128) failed to obey a police officer’s order and fled the scene.

The driver went into reverse and drove into an area where fire personnel were standing, causing them to dodge the vehicle.

Police say the suspect, who has not been identified, was taken into custody moments later.