One man is behind bars on charges after trying to flee and elude police Sunday afternoon in Big Rapids.

It happened when officers tried to pull over the suspect's vehicle on Fourth Avenue and Madison Street.

Police say that's when the man sped away and took officers on a chase through Big Rapids. The suspect eventually ditched his vehicle and tried to escape on foot but police caught up and arrested him.

He was arrested on a handful of charges including felony fleeing and eluding and operating with no license.