A man wanted on federal charges was arrested Thursday morning in Ross Township after authorities said he attempted to flee from officers. According to Ross Township Police, members of the U.S. Marshals Service Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team, known as SOFAST, attempted to arrest 57-year-old Michael Allen Fields around 6:10 a.m. at a residence in the 1100 block of James Road. Investigators said Fields drove away as officers approached, but he was later apprehended near the intersection of Kirchling Road and Layhigh Road in Ross Township. During a search of the vehicle, authorities reportedly found drug paraphernalia and approximately 28 grams of methamphetamine. Police said Fields was wanted on federal charges involving bank fraud, identity theft, and firearm possession. He was transported to the Butler County Jail and is also facing local charges of second-degree felony drug possession and misdemeanor drug paraphernalia possession. Additional charges could be presented to a grand jury.

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