Kenosha County police chase; Illinois teen arrested, speeds reached 115 mph

(Courtesy: Pleasant Prairie Police Department Facebook page)

A 17-year-old boy from Zion, Illinois was arrested early Thursday morning, Oct. 10 in Kenosha County following a police pursuit. 

According to Pleasant Prairie police, around 2 a.m. officers from the Kenosha Police Department were involved in a pursuit, which was terminated as they entered the Village of Pleasant Prairie. 

Pleasant Prairie officers located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit.

The pursuit lasted approximately four miles and reached speeds in excess of 115 mph, police say. 

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The driver, a 17-year-old from Illinois was taken into custody on the following felony charges: flee/eluding an officer, 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety, and multiple traffic citations.