Crime & Safety
Miles-Long Chase at High Speeds Ends in Des Peres
The chase that reportedly involved a driver trying to back over a police officer involved spike strips, 10 police departments and speeds of more than 75 miles per hour.
A male driver and a female passenger were arrested in Des Peres this morning after a high speed police chase that spanned multiple cities and involved 10 police departments.
According to Patch partner FOX 2, the chase started around 1:30 a.m. when the driver reportedly tried to back over a police officer in St. Louis City.
During the chase, police took out one of the car's tires with a spike strip, but that didn't stop the driver from continuing to try to evade police. During the chase, speeds topped 75 miles per hour, according to FOX 2.
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The male driver was arrested on charges of attempted assault on a police officer.
St. Louis City and County and Richmond Heights police departments were involved in the chase.
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