Milwaukee police chase involving stolen vehicle; 2 taken into custody

Milwaukee police chase ends near Wisconsin Highway 175 (Stadium Freeway) and Wells Street.

MILWAUKEE - Two people were taken into custody following a police chase in Milwaukee on Monday, Aug. 24.

Police chase

What we know:

The Milwaukee Police Department said that the incident began at about 5:42 p.m. near Hampton and Fond du Lac.

After spotting a vehicle driving recklessly, officers tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver took off, triggering a pursuit.

The pursuit ended near Wisconsin Highway 175 (Stadium Freeway) and Wells Street after all the tires deflated following the deployment of stop sticks.

What we know:

Both occupants—a 38-year-old male driver and a 39-year-old male passenger—were taken into custody.

Police said the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Milwaukee.

What's next:

Charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for review.

The Source: Information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department.