A man was arrested Friday after almost hitting a firefighter in Union and a police chase in the Rockland area. Firefighter Almost Hit by TruckThe Knox County Sheriff’s Office said the driver in a Ford F150 nearly hit a firefighter directing traffic in Union. Driver Led Police on Foot Chase Before Driving AwayThe driver exited the truck and led police on a foot chase before getting back in the Ford and fleeing toward Rockland. Stop Sticks Stopped the Truck and Ended the Chase“Stop sticks” were effectively deployed near Chickawaukee Lake and the truck was stopped. ALSO READ: 18-Year-old Man Charged with Arson After House FireCriminal Charges Pending in Ongoing InvestigationCriminal charges are pending and the investigation is ongoing.