Man arrested after police say he tried to run over workers on Pyramid

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Sparks Police Department says they have arrested a man they say attempted to run over workers in the area of Pyramid and Prater.

SPD says that just before midnight on Tuesday, officers responded to the area of Pyramid and Prater for reports of a car fire.

Police learned that, prior to the car catching fire, the driver had allegedly attempted to hit multiple people working in that area, and had struck several traffic cones.

The driver was identified as Charles Trester, who police say fled the scene on foot after the car caught fire.

Trester was located in the area of Rock and Prater and was arrested without incident.

Trester is now facing 10 counts of assault with a deadly weapon, reckless driving, and failing to maintain a lane.