26-year-old Michael Gardner faces multiple felony charges after attacking three Washoe County Sheriff's Office Deputies in Sun Valley early this morning. Around 8:45 a.m. deputies attempted to make a traffic stop for speeding and reckless driving. Gardner, attempted to flee but drove his car into a ditch near the intersection of 5th Avenue and Slope Drive moments after the pursuit started. He exited his vehicle, ignored commands to surrender, then charged at deputies. They used non-lethal force, including a Taser to take him into custody. Gardner is expected to be booked on multiple felony charges including: eluding and resisting a public officer and battery on a police officer.