Wanted man arrested after police chase in Montgomery

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Wanted man arrested after police chase in Montgomery
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A man wanted on an assault charge is now in custody after a police chase Wednesday morning, according to the Montgomery Police Department.

) - A man wanted on an assault charge is now in custody after a police chase Wednesday morning, according to the Montgomery Police Department. Wednesday morning, police tried to stop a car driven by a subject with an active felony warrant.

When the car did not stop, a short chase followed, ending in the area of Federal Drive. Fredrick Ligon, 47, was arrested and charged with first degree assault for an incident that happened March 29, around 3:15 p.m., in the 300 block of Chase Street.Mayor: Sunday Montgomery homicide victim worked for city, suspect arrestedPastor charged with manslaughter after man drowns in kiddie pool during baptismFormer WSFA News Director Desmond Wingard honored at AREAC Luncheon

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