Following a high-speed chase and crash on a St. Louis County interstate, all suspects are now in custody, as confirmed by local authorities. The incident began with federal officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Homeland Security initiating a pursuit that terminated at the intersection of Interstate 44 and Interstate 270 in Fenton. This sequence of events led to several arrests, while the hunt for one potential armed suspect in the Tapawingo community mobilized a robust police response.
The final apprehension occurred shortly before 4 p.m., with Sunset Hills police taking the remaining suspect into custody, as reported by KSDK News. Erin Bultje, the Midwest regional deputy communications chief for the Department of Homeland Security, emphasized the controlled nature of the situation, stating, "We want to assure the public that there is no immediate threat to safety." This sentiment was echoed in an advisory from the Sunset Hills Police Department as they managed the situation unfolding within their jurisdiction.
Earlier in the day, attempts to impede the fleeing vehicle with spikes were made by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, but were not successful. The chase concluded when the suspects' car crashed, according to details provided by First Alert 4. The pursuit disrupted local routines, prompting the Lindbergh School District to delay the dismissal of middle and high school students by approximately 15 minutes as a safety precaution.
While specifics of the chase have yet to be fully disclosed, initial reports by Fox2Now revealed that the chase was a response to suspected car break-ins near Big Bend Boulevard and Interstate 44. The pursuit extended through various highways and city streets before ending in Jennings, "The chase lasted more than 30 minutes and covered several highways," as Fox2Now detailed. The Sunset Hills Police Department involvement, was just one of the multiple agencies coordinating during the incident, including the use of a K-9 unit.
Amid the chaos, no injuries have been reported, though it was noted that a police vehicle from Sunset Hills may have been impacted during the pursuit.
