Man arrested after foot chase in Springfield During the foot chase, police said Uzelac either threw or dropped a loaded semi-automatic weapon. Posted: Apr 10, 2021 3:59 AM Updated: Apr 10, 2021 5:48 AM Posted By: Kennedy Dendy SPRINGFIELD, Ore. -- A man is in jail after a foot chase that ended in the 2300 block of Olympic St. Friday night. 37-year-old Michael Joseph Uzelac is facing charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Interfering with Police, Theft II and Elude (Felony Warrant). Uzelac was wanted for stealing motorcycle equipment from a prior case. He quickly fled the scene on foot. During the foot chase, police said he either threw or dropped a loaded semi-automatic weapon.