Man suspected of shooting at trooper arrested

Authorities accuse a 26-year-old Spartanburg man of firing at a state trooper while refusing to pull over, causing officers to chase him on the highway and through the woods.
   
Authorities said no one was injured.
   
The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg reported Christopher Adam Tessinger was arrested Monday afternoon, about an hour an a half after a trooper tried to pull him over for a seat belt violation.
   
Sheriff’s Office spokesman Maj. Dan Johnson said Tessinger was charged with assault with intent to kill, possession with intent to distribute Lortab and possession of methamphetamines..
   
Public Safety Department spokesman Sid Gaulden said officers also found counterfeit money in the car.
   
Tessinger told WSPA-TV he was just walking in the woods.