Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is facing multiple charges including assaulting an officer after he reportedly almost hit one with his car before leading police on a chase during a traffic stop.

The incident happened Monday around 9:00 p.m. when police spotted a vehicle which matched a BOLO (be on lookout) and attempted to pull over 30 year-old Demarcus Montgomery at Heiskell Avenue and North Central when he fled hitting an officer’s vehicle.

Montgomery drove off then fled on foot. When officers caught up, they say they tasered Montgomery before taking him into custody.

Once Montgomery was in custody, officers reportedly searched his car and found more than two pounds of marijuana. He’s now facing several drug, driving, and resisting arrest charges.