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Published on April 19, 2024
Miami-Dade High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Three Suspected Burglary Attempters on Palmetto ExpresswaySource: Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation

Three suspects were arrested Thursday after a homeowner's confrontation over an alleged burglary attempt turned into a high-speed chase on the Palmetto Expressway. Officials stated that the trio tried to forcibly enter a car parked at a residence in northwest Miami-Dade County.

The incident began when the suspects, arriving in a Dodge Charger, targeted a vehicle on Southwest 83rd Court. The homeowner, armed and ready to vigorously defend their property, reportedly fired at the suspects as they attempted to make a break for it. According to Local 10, the suspects then hurried to escape in their Charger, but not before attracting the attention of law enforcement.

Authorities quickly located the vehicle speeding northbound on the Palmetto Expressway. In a well-coordinated effort, Florida Highway Patrol troopers managed to immobilize the car and apprehended the suspects. All three were taken into custody without further incident, and there were no injuries reported during the chaotic ordeal.

Details surrounding the identities of the suspects and the specific charges they are facing have yet to be disclosed. Police action to successfully put an end to the chase came near Northwest 74th Street, NBC Miami noted, marking a swift resolution to what could have otherwise escalated into a dangerous situation.

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