An Ohio man was arrested early Tuesday morning after a multi-county pursuit which concluded in Monroe County, Michigan, with the suspect allegedly driving a vehicle with all four tires flattened. The chase began in Ottawa County, Ohio where the sheriff's office initially attempted to stop the man for a reported traffic violation, as stated by WTOL.
Lucas County officials ended their pursuit near the state line, subsequently alerting Monroe County authorities, with Monroe sheriff's deputies spotting the vehicle on Telegraph Road, heading north with "sparks coming from its wheels," ClickOnDetroit reported. Despite the apparently damaged vehicle, the driver allegedly continued to try to evade law enforcement at speeds fluctuating between 33 mph and 53 mph.
The chase terminated just north of Dean Road on Telegraph Road when the vehicle was unable to continue due to mechanical failure. The 26-year-old man, from Orrville, Ohio, was then swiftly taken into custody without incident and is currently being held on a charge of fleeing and eluding, as confirmed by CBS Detroit. His identity has yet to be revealed, pending formal arraignment at Monroe County's 1st District Court.
Details regarding whether the tires were flat before or during the chase have not been disclosed. Law enforcement officials have extended an invitation to the public to share any pertinent information they may have regarding this incident. Contact information has been provided by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, as sourced to WTOL.
