Milwaukee police chase; driver arrested, suspected drugs found

Milwaukee police chase, driver arrested

New video from the Wisconsin DOT shows a Milwaukee police chase that happened on May 7.

MILWAUKEE - New video shows a Milwaukee police chase that ended with the driver in custody on Wednesday night, May 7.

What they're saying:

It started near 5th and Becher. Officers tried to pull the car over around 7:30 p.m., but the driver sped away and onto the interstate.

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation video shows officers chasing after the driver, who at one point cut across the grassy area near the I-43 southbound off-ramp at Howard Avenue.

The pursuit ended on Howard Avenue, just east of the interstate, when the driver stopped due to traffic. Officers then arrested the 29-year-old driver without further incident. Police said suspected illegal drugs were recovered.

What's next:

MPD said criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.