Teens taken into custody after stolen vehicle pursuit, police say

Logan Rude by Logan Rude

Three teens were taken into custody following a nearly two-mile vehicle pursuit on US Highway 151 early Sunday morning, authorities said.

Law enforcement officers from the Dane County Sheriff’s Department said they spotted a 2018 Dodge Durango that had been reported stolen Friday. When officers tried making a traffic stop, the 16-year-old driver failed to stop, thus initiating a vehicle pursuit. According to a news release, the pursuit reached speeds of 74 mph over the course of 1.9 miles.

Police said they arrested a 16-year-old on suspicion of absconder warrant, felony eluding and operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent. The teen was taken to the Dane County Juvenile Reception Center, police said.

Two teen passengers were detained and identified as a 14-year-old and 15-year-old from Madison. According to the release, they were released to their respective guardians.

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