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Police say Markis Leonard drove away from an attempted traffic stop on May 1, leading officers on a chase.

MILLSBORO, Del. - The Millsboro Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man who ran from officers after allegedly causing a dangerous crash in a construction zone.

Police say Markis Leonard drove away from an attempted traffic stop on May 1, leading officers on a chase. While fleeing, Leonard reportedly sped through an active construction area, hit a pedestrian and crashed into another car with people inside.

Investigators say Leonard kept driving after the crash and has not been found since.

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While fleeing, Leonard reportedly sped through an active construction area, hit a pedestrian and crashed into another car with people inside. (Millsboro Police Department)

He is now wanted on multiple charges, including:

  • Disregarding a police officer signal

  • Two counts of reckless endangering

  • Leaving the scene of a crash

  • Aggressive driving

  • Unreasonable speed

  • Failure to stop at a stop sign

Anyone who knows where Leonard might be is urged to call the Millsboro Police Department at 302-934-8174. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling Delaware CrimeStoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications and a minor in Journalism. Before working at CoastTV, Torie interned with Delaware Today and Delaware State News. She also freelanced with Delaware State News following her internship.

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