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Milwaukee police chase; narcotics, gun recovered
Two people were taken into custody Tuesday morning, April 11 after leading Milwaukee police on a pursuit.
MILWAUKEE - Two people were taken into custody Tuesday morning, April 11 after leading Milwaukee police on a pursuit.
The pursuit began around 1:40 a.m. near Layton Boulevard and National Avenue. Officers attempted to stop a vehicle that recklessly disregarded a red light and almost struck a vehicle.
The driver refused to stop and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended when the vehicle became disabled near 8th and Burleigh.
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The occupants were arrested after a foot pursuit. The driver and passenger, a 34-year-old Milwaukee man and a 29-year-old Milwaukee man, were arrested.
Suspected illegal narcotics and a firearm were recovered. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the upcoming days.