Wauwatosa police chase into Milwaukee; 2 arrested, drugs found

Wauwatosa police chase ends on I-43 near Brown Street in Milwaukee (Courtesy: WisDOT)

A Wauwatosa police chase into Milwaukee ended with two suspects in custody on Friday night, April 11.

What they're saying:

Wauwatosa police said it all started just after 8:30 p.m. Officers saw "suspicious activity," believed to be to do with drug dealing, near a hotel.

Officers tried to stop the suspects' vehicle near I-94 eastbound and 84th Street, but the vehicle sped off. The chase continued into Milwaukee. Officers used stop sticks to end the chase on I-43 northbound near Brown Street.

Police arrested two suspects, each of whom had a felony warrant. A gun and illegal drugs were recovered.

What's next:

The investigation is ongoing. Police said charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the coming days.

The Source: Information in this report is from the Wauawatosa Police Department.

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