Milwaukee police chase; 4 taken into custody, Marquette police squad hit
Scene near Emmber and Canal, Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - Four people were taken into custody after a police chase in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Aug. 20. The pursuit ended in a crash involving a Marquette Police Department vehicle.
What we know:
According to police, the pursuit began around 9:35 p.m. MPD said officers saw a car driving recklessly near Sherman and Capitol and tried to stop it, but the driver took off.
The pursuit ended when the suspect's vehicle crashed into an unoccupied Marquette Police Department vehicle near Emmber Lane and Canal Street.
Scene near Emmber and Canal, Milwaukee
The driver of the vehicle ran from the scene and has not been apprehended.
Four passengers, a 22-old man, a 20-year-old man and two 17-year-old females, were arrested. They were taken to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
The vehicle was determined to be stolen.
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Scene near Emmber and Canal, Milwaukee
What's next:
MPD continues to seek the unknown driver.
Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee police at 414-935-7272 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department.