[10/12] CINCINNATI MAN ACCUSED OF FLEEING STOP WITH FENTANYL

Cincinnati police allege Kendell Barnes fled a traffic stop, struck three vehicles, nearly hit an officer and later ran from the vehicle, according to court complaints cited in local reporting.

The complaints also allege Barnes possessed 16.5 grams of fentanyl prepared for distribution near Bond Hill Academy and discarded narcotics to keep them from being used as evidence. Reported charges include felonious assault, failure to comply with an officer’s order, obstructing official business, drug trafficking, possession and tampering with evidence.

The allegations have not been adjudicated. Barnes had an arraignment scheduled, according to the reports reviewed.