Eldon Man Charged After Fleeing from Police

An Eldon man is accused of exhibiting a weapon and fleeing from authorities.  John M. Melton is facing two felonies and a pair of misdemeanors following an arrest by the Miller County Sheriff’s Office.  In addition to the exhibiting charge, he was also charged with a felony for resisting arrest by fleeing, causing a substantial risk of injury or death.  The misdemeanor charges filed against Melton are for fourth-degree assault including a special victim specification.