A 32-year-old Decatur man is in custody after a brief police chase, then later resisting arrest after being apprehended.

Springfield Police report they were alerted to a stolen car in their jurisdiction just before 1 this afternoon. Police engaged in a brief chase then ceased pursuit after several minutes.

The suspect was then encountered fleeing the scene of a crash at Chatham Road and Wabash Avenue. The man then attempted to strike police with an object. A K9 Officer bit him, and he was also tased before being subdued.

Police identify the suspect as Tavon Price. He was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.