Police Pursue a Fleeing Driver in Butler Township
After observing several traffic violations, Corporal Shay, of Butler Pennsylvania State Police, attempted a traffic stop on Brandi Zediker, age 19 of Butler, along Benbrook Road, Center Township Butler County. Zediker refused to pull over her 2011 Dodge Challenger, and a pursuit ensued, at times travelling at speeds over 100 MPH. The pursuit then traveled onto SR68 westbound to Whitestown Road, to Meridian Road where Butler Township joined the pursuit. After traveling a short distance on Meridian Road, Zediker turned off the headlights to her vehicle and continued to travel south on Meridian Road. She then turned onto Deer Run Road and came to a stop in the yard of a residence, where she was then taken into custody. Charges pending include fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer, driving without lights to avoid identification or arrest, reckless driving and numerous other traffic violations.