Milwaukee police chase; 2 in custody, narcotics, firearm recovered | FOX6 Milwaukee

Milwaukee police chase; 2 in custody, narcotics, firearm recovered

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.  

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