(File Photo of Pa State Police Vehicle)

Story by Beaver County Radio Staff, 10/4/25 at 8:30 AM

(Brighton Twp., Pa.) The Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver are reporting that a box of chicken wings assisted them in being able to catch 42 year-old Michael Doran of  Beaver Falls after he fled Troopers at a high rate of speed in April.

Troopers reported via release Friday afternoon that the incident began when a State Trooper initiated a traffic stop along Route in Fallston at 12:30 AM on April 19, 2025. Doran fled from police in a vehicle at a high rate of speed, prompting a pursuit. After evading police, Doran’s vehicle struck a tree along the roadway and executed an unsafe pass in close proximity to three municipal police officers and a civilian who were on scene at an unrelated traffic crash on State Route 51. Doran then fled from the municipal police officers in their patrol vehicles.
Doran’s vehicle was later recovered by the Pennsylvania State Police. During the execution of a search warrant, investigators discovered a white takeout box containing chicken wings in the trunk. Through their investigation, Troopers traced the takeout box and wings to a local restaurant where they were able to identify Doran.
Doran has been charged by Pa. State Police with two counts of Felony Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer (2 Counts), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (4 Counts), DUI General Impairment, Duty of Driver in Relation to Emergency Response Area, Duty of Driver on Approach of Emergency Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving and multiple Traffic violations. Doran’s bail is set at $100,000 unsecured bond.