BUTLER TWP — A Fenelton man is in prison on felony and other charges after leading police on a car chase early this morning over several roads in and out of the township.

Butler Township police arrested Michael J. Zaludek, 26, who did not have a valid driver’s license, about 1:15 a.m. when they noticed his car’s registration was expired and tried to pull him over at Hansen Avenue and Route 8.

But instead of stopping, police said, he drove away in his 2005 Hyundai Elantra.

At least three police cars eventually joined in the chase that led to the township’s Grandview section and traveled onto Old Plank Road, Pittsburgh Pike, West Metzgar Avenue, McQuistion Road and past the Sunnyview complex.

Speeds reached 50 mph during the chase through residential neighborhoods during which Zaludek ran a half dozen stop signs, said police Lt. Matthew Pearson.

The chase went into the city on Wallula, Center and East Boyd Avenues, where police were able to force Zaludek to stop. Butler police also assisted.

A passenger jumped out of the car and ran, Pearson said. Police continue to look for that passenger.

Guns drawn, police arrested Zaludek and briefly detained two backseat passengers. Those passengers were released and not cited.

A search of the car turned up a syringe, allegedly belonging to Zaludek.

Police charged him with a felony count of fleeing or attempting to elude police. He also is charged with reckless endangerment, driving with a suspended license-DUI related and other charges.