Waukesha police chase into Milwaukee, 2 arrested

Waukesha police chase into Milwaukee

A Waukesha police chase into Milwaukee ended with two people in custody early Saturday morning, April 8. Spikes were used near 60th Street.

WAUKESHA, Wis. - A Waukesha police chase into Milwaukee ended with two people in custody early Saturday morning, April 8.

Officers conducted a traffic stop at Moreland and Manhattan around 12 a.m. The vehicle had been displaying suspicious behavior and was slow to stop, police said.

When officers asked about an odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle, the driver took off. Officers gave chase through the neighborhood and back out to Moreland. 

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The driver went on to the interstate and fled east. Spikes were laid out near 60th street in Milwaukee, and the vehicle slowed down and exited at WIS-175 North.

The vehicle stopped, and two people ran off. Both occupants were ultimately taken into custody.

Officials searched the vehicle and found 245 grams of marijuana, scales, packaging material and over $3,000 in cash.