Police: Driver, 17, taken into custody following police pursuit in West Allis

WEST ALLIS --  A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, May 9 following a police pursuit in West Allis.

It began around 12:07 a.m. after a West Allis officer attempted to stop a sedan with dark window tint near S. 60th St. and W. Burnham.

The vehicle failed to stop -- and drove recklessly at high speeds in an alley northbound.

The vehicle continued north in the alley to Greenfield Avenue, drove across Greenfield and into  a gas station parking lot. With no exit, the 17-year-old driver exited and ran.

Officers located the driver nearby and arrested him without incident.

The DA's office will review the case for criminal charges.