SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A man wanted on warrants across three states was arrested in Macomb County after a chaotic traffic stop.
According to authorities, Robert Farrug had been the subject of an active search by Shelby Township police and was facing warrants from Shelby Township, Rochester, Washtenaw County, Georgia, and a nationwide extradition order out of Florida.
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The warrants included charges related to possession of a weapon and ammunition, burglary, and theft of a firearm.
Police said they knew Farrug had been visiting family in the area and were alerted just after 4 a.m., April 25, that his vehicle was spotted near Dequindre Road and 24 Mile Road.
Officers located his vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
Police said they demanded that Farrug exit the vehicle, but he refused.
A Taser was reportedly used when he shifted the vehicle into drive, causing it to roll forward.
A police officer pulled Farrug from the vehicle as another one put it back into park.
After a struggle, police said they were able to handcuff him.
A search of his vehicle reportedly resulted in the seizure of personal identifying information and credit cards that did not belong to Farrug.
Farrug was arrested on his outstanding warrants.
On Monday, April 27, Farrug was charged with resisting and obstructing an officer and illegal use of a financial transaction device. His bond was set at $650,000.