AKRON (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A routine traffic stop turned into much more last night in Akron after an 18 year old man led officers on a police chase in a stolen vehicle.

It all began when authorities attempted to pull over Nyles Ervin for a red light violation at lovers lane and hammel street around 8:45 PM.

Ervin refused to pull over, leading officers on a pursuit that ended in the 1800 block of Manchester Road. Ervin was arrested without incident as he exited the vehicle. Following his arrest officers found a loaded handgun.

That along with the car were both found to be stolen. Additionally, police found marijuana, a digital scale and counterfeit money.