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Shorewood police chase ends in crash; teen passenger arrested, driver fled

By FOX6 News Digital Team
Published  October 16, 2024 7:40am CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX6 News Milwaukee

Police chase ends in crash, teen arrested

A 16-year-old was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, Oct. 16 following a police chase and crash in Shorewood.

The Brief

    • A police chase in Shorewood early Wednesday morning ended in a crash. The vehicle involved was stolen.
    • A 16-year-old passenger was arrested.

SHOREWOOD, Wis. - A 16-year-old was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, Oct. 16 following a police chase and crash in Shorewood. The fleeing vehicle was stolen. 

According to police, the pursuit began after an officer stopped a speeding vehicle near Lake Drive and Jarvis Street around 2:35 a.m. Upon further investigation, the vehicle was discovered to be stolen. 

A brief pursuit ensued -- ending in a crash near North Downer and East Bradford. 

Downer and Bradford, Shorewood

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A 16-year-old passenger was arrested. The driver fled the scene.

The Source

  • The information in this post was provided by the Shorewood Police Department.