MSP: Man In Custody After Driving 118 mph, Claiming To Be Police

CHESTERFIELD TWP., MI — Michigan State Police say a man was arrested Wednesday night after driving 118 mph and claiming he was a police officer.

According to Michigan State Police, troopers running radar on I-94, near 23 Mile Road, spotted a vehicle traveling at 118 mph in a 70 mph zone. Troopers got behind the vehicle, which did't have a license plate, and attempted to stop it, police said. The driver refused to stop and troopers terminated the pursuit, police said.

The vehicle was seen again in New Baltimore, according to state police. Troopers attempted another traffic stop when the suspect drove in reverse, eventually backing into a private driveway, police said. Troopers blocked the driveway and took the man in custody, according to police.

Once in custody, the suspect falsely said he was a police officer, troopers said. Police found a 9mm handgun when searching the vehicle, police said. The gun was registered to the suspect but he does not have a license to concealed carry, troopers said.

The case has been sent to prosecutors pending formal charges, police said.