Detroit, MI → A domestic assault and alleged kidnapping involving two brothers ended in an arrest Tuesday evening after a brief police pursuit near Dix and Riverbank on the city’s southwest side.
According to preliminary information, the Detroit Regional Communication Center received a call around 7:10 p.m. from a woman who reported that her 18-year-old son had assaulted her and kidnapped her 12-year-old son. The caller said she was also inside the vehicle at the time and described it as a burgundy Jeep Grand Cherokee with visible front and rear damage.
Shortly after the call, Detroit police located the suspect vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver refused to pull over, prompting a slow-speed pursuit that reached speeds of about 25 mph.
Troopers from MSP soon spotted the vehicle near Dix and Riverbank. Authorities performed a precision immobilization technique (PIT), safely bringing the pursuit to an end.
The 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody at the scene and turned over to Detroit police officers. The mother and 12-year-old boy were safely rescued, and officials reported that no one was injured during the incident.
“Great work by all involved to bring this pursuit to a safe conclusion,” said First Lieutenant Mike Shaw. “This is another example of officers, troopers and dispatchers working together to keep our communities safe.”
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- NMD Staff
Staff@NewMediaDetroit.com