Amaury Sanchez, 34, of Passaic has a history of drug offenses, Detective Andrew White said.
“He abruptly stopped his vehicle on the ramp to Route 3 west, jumped over the guard rail and ran towards a wooded area" before he was caught, White said.
Clifton police assisted.
Sanchez was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, eluding, resisting arrest and hindering by flight. He also received four motor vehicle summonses, White said.
Bail hadn't been set as of early Wednesday afternoon, he said.
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