Driver with a rare 'fluffy' French Bulldog led officers on high-speed chase: state police

A Louisiana man, who had a rare, "fluffy" French bulldog in his car, led state police on a high-speed, 9-mile chase earlier this month in Adams County, according to a news release and court records.

Cardaro Champ, 35, of Homer, Lousiana, was pulled over by a trooper in the area of York Road and Camp Letterman Drive in Straban Township, Adams County on March 1 for a violation of the vehicle code, according to police and court records. State police say he has ties to several other places, including New Jersey. Court records list Colts Neck, N.J. under his information. Authorities are not certain which address is correct.

Champ drove off in his 2014 Audi as the trooper exited his vehicle to approach him.

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Champ led police on a high-speed chase for about nine miles while weaving in and out of traffic. His speed reached more than 110 mph, state police said.

Troopers used spike strips to deflate the right side tires on Champ's vehicle, but he continued on. State police then used a manuever to force the car to stop, the news release states.

Champ ran off, but troopers caught him. Police were not injured despite having to traverse multiple fences, the release states.

During a search of the vehicle, state police found 24 pounds of marijuana, cash and the dog.

The dog was taken to the Adams County SPCA for appropriate care, the release states.

Champ has been charged with numerous offenses, including manufacture, delivery or possession with the intent to manufacture or deliver, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, driving under the influence, and operator with unsafe equipment.

He was released on $25,000 bail.

Champ's attorney, First Assistant Public Defender Jason Pudleiner, could not be reached for comment.