Man arrested after chase through 3 counties ending near Milan
A 45-year-old Novi man was arrested early this morning following a three-county chase on US-23 that ended near Milan, Michigan State Police reported.
Canton police began pursuing the man Friday night, and a police report notes that he was suspected of drinking alcohol and smoking crack before he got in the car, state police said.
The man also had warrants for his arrest and had no driver's license, according to state police. Details on the warrants were not available Saturday.
The pursuit continued along US-23 southbound into Washtenaw County, with Ann Arbor police and sheriff's deputies assisting, said Trooper Andy Knapp.
Authorities broke off the pursuit, which reached speeds up to 90 mph, in Ann Arbor, which has a no-chase policy.
The Novi man's vehicle was spotted again near Milan, still on the highway, and Monroe County deputies were able to put out "stop sticks" to puncture three of the car's four tires, Knapp said.
The man got off the highway and drove into a nearby field, where he tried to jump out of the car but got pinned by the door.
He was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital with minor injuries and then to the Washtenaw County Jail.
Comments
John
Sun, Jul 24, 2011 : 3:23 p.m.
Ann Arbor Police No Chase Policy! It is a sad day when a police department has a uniform "No Chase Policy". Obviously, the overall safety to the motoring public is important but what about the necessity to stop violent criminals. Often times Police Officers do not know why someone is refusing to stop. But it is fair to assume that often times the person fleeing wants to avoid capture as it will result in a more serious charge (jail time) then the offense of simply fleeing. Do you think that when the police stop chasing a suspect he automatically slows down and starts obeying traffic laws. C'mon people he/she continues to drive recklessly. Wouldn't you prefer to have a police car with their lights and sirens activated to warn you of the oncoming hazard. If I am a criminal am I going to commit my heinous crime in a city that will chase me or not chase me. Let's see that is not a hard decision. I personally want to live in a community where the Police Officers are empowered to apprehend and arrest the criminals that flee.
Charlie Brown's Ghost
Sun, Jul 24, 2011 : 2:35 p.m.
"Authorities broke off the pursuit, which reached speeds up to 90 mph, in Ann Arbor, which has a no-chase policy. " So, that's yet another way in which Ann Arbor is a Sanctuary City. Being chased by the cops? No problem, come to our town. We'll protect you. It's nice to see our friends in Milan haven't tied the hands of law enforcement officers and still know how to take care of business. Good Night and Good Grief
Charlie Brown's Ghost
Sun, Jul 24, 2011 : 2:45 p.m.
"The Novi man's vehicle was spotted again near Milan, still on the highway, and Monroe County deputies were able to put out "stop sticks" to puncture three of the car's four tires, Knapp said." In other words, the second he left Washtenaw County, he was caught. And no, I'm busting on the police in our area. They're following the rules. The rules are the problem.
John Q
Sun, Jul 24, 2011 : 2:43 p.m.
Sarcasm or stupidity? I can't tell.
Boston20
Sun, Jul 24, 2011 : 1:03 p.m.
@SW40, I understand that we should not always let criminals simply go free because they decided to flee the police, but I think the police need to really understand the situation before deciding to chase a vehicle at high speeds. I am not for having a 100% no chase policy, but just because someone takes off, is no reason for the police to chase at high speeds. I am sick of reading in the news that innocent bystanders, police officers or kids were killed after a "high speed" police chase. An alternative would be to identify the vehicle and ask nearby police departments to look out for the vehicle. I understand this is probably done today and will not catch most of the offenders. The police should ask themselves the same thing that we teach our kids when they encounter a questionable situation, "is it really worth it ?".
RJA
Sat, Jul 23, 2011 : 6:51 p.m.
A big thank you to all officers involved. Hey DUDE, stay away from near Milan, You will get caught and did!
Jim Pryce
Sat, Jul 23, 2011 : 5:45 p.m.
Probably another one of our reintoduced back into society, low risk criminals.
SW40
Sat, Jul 23, 2011 : 5:39 p.m.
Police pursuit policies are obviously a divisive topic but I don't know if I like sending the message to criminals that if you run cops won't chase you. Everyone seems ok with chasing if the suspect is a murderer or rapist but what else are we ok chasing for. How about a domestic violence suspect that just beat his wife is that a chase worthy. What about a suspect who's committed a home invasion, armed robbery etc...? I agree that chasing for a traffic offense is reckless, until you read about a state trooper who discontinued a pursuit a few years ago because of danger to the public, the suspect he let get away (unknown to the trooper at the time) was a serial killer who had been raping and mutilating women at interstate truck stops, he was captured a few weeks later by a fugitive task force after killing three more young women. The night he ran from the trooper he had a dead woman's body in the trunk of his car. When evil people aren't pursued what does that say about us as a society. I'm sick of the how many innocent people were put at risk nonsense. It's a calculated risk walking out your house every morning. Am I going to be killed in a car accident, tornado or perhaps a tree falls and hits me on the head, none of those are a good way to die but sometimes accidents happen, that doesn't mean we stop chasing criminals. Perhaps we should take away all the cops guns away because if they are forced to shoot a suspect there is a possibility that a stray bullet could kill someone. No more pepper spray either, I don't want an innocent person's eyes slightly irritated on accident. I love how the Monday morning quarterbacking that goes on in the comments section of this website, I find it interesting that everyone feels they know how to best do the police departments job, perhaps we should have all went to the police academy and joined up, obviously we all know better than they, how to perform their duties. YpsiPride I'm sure you'd do just great.
Hugh Demann
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 : 12:52 a.m.
The same law office you would go to after the police failed to stop the drunk driver that killed your wife or kids.
Chris 8 - YPSI PRIDE
Sun, Jul 24, 2011 : 3:01 a.m.
I would do just great. Thanks for the comment. Just tell me which lawyers office you would be at 9 am the day after a police involved car chase killed your wife or husband and/or kids?
Chris 8 - YPSI PRIDE
Sat, Jul 23, 2011 : 5:12 p.m.
I commend the A2 PD for breaking off the chase. The last chase I read about on US-23 I WAS NOT broken off and also ended in Milan with a crash. The Washtenaw Sheriff's Department apparently does not have this "no chase" policy and as far as I am concerned endangered the lives of many innocent motorists. I don't know if it's an ego thing but police chases should be broken off immediately unless there is imminent danger to an innocent person in the vehicle being chased. If the driver slams himself into a wall oh well. Sounds as if this one was handled perfectly. Let him go and watch him fall in to the trap in the next City or County.
John A2
Sat, Jul 23, 2011 : 4:47 p.m.
Thats Great News, and to all the officers involved, my hats off to you all. THANKS AND GREAT JOB.