LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI – A person is behind bars after main troopers on a chase that ended when he crashed a stolen automobile right into a tree, Michigan State Police stated.
The suspect, a 35-year-old Redford Township man, was lodged within the Livingston County Jail on quite a few prices together with working a motorized vehicle whereas intoxicated and unlawfully driving away in a motorized vehicle.
Troopers have been notified round 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, to be looking out for a big tree trimming truck pulling a woodchipper and driving reckless in Brighton Township.
Witnesses reported to dispatch that the operator of the truck was driving off the highway and hitting mailboxes. Several witnesses stated the truck almost hit different vehicles head-on.
At that time, troopers realized the truck was stolen and was pursued by Redford Township police earlier within the day. The pursuit was terminated after the suspect hit a Redford Township police automobile.
Dispatch suggested police that the suspect was doubtlessly armed with a handgun, allegedly robbed one other person of his canine previous to the pursuit, and was presumably excessive on meth.
The Redford Township man crashed right into a tree on the nook of Hilton Road and Old U.S. 23 in Brighton Township and fled on foot. Troopers positioned the person inside a big Rubbermaid container on the rear of a residence close by.
The man was taken into custody with out incident.
During an interview with troopers, the person indicated he had ingested meth or one other unknown drug whereas working the stolen automobile, police stated. He admitted to fleeing from police earlier within the day.
The man additionally admitted to stealing a canine at gunpoint, however stated the canine jumped out of the automobile whereas he was driving. The canine has not been positioned, police stated.
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