Racine police squad struck during pursuit, woman arrested

Police chase ends near Washington and Sycamore, Racine (Racine County News/Scanner)

A Racine Police Department squad was struck during a Friday pursuit.

It started in Kenosha County shortly before 2 a.m. that morning. Kenosha County sheriff's deputies chased the suspect into Racine, where officers there then joined the pursuit.

One squad was hit and sustained minor damage, police said. No injuries were reported.

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A 34-year-old woman was then arrested. A criminal complaint identified that woman, the driver, as Lauren Guajardo. 

Prosecutors said the pursuit stretched a total of 8.2 miles and 27 minutes – never exceeding 30 mph. Multiple officers used stop sticks.

Lauren Guajardo

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