The Brief
- A 17-year-old from Mount Prospect allegedly fled police during a traffic stop, leading officers on a high-speed chase in Elmhurst.
- He reportedly ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle, breaking the other driver’s leg.
- Police say he was arrested with an illegal “ghost gun” and an extended magazine; his next court date is April 2.
ELMHURST, Ill. – A 17-year-old Mount Prospect boy has been charged with gun charges after leading police on a chase that left one person injured, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney.
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On Tuesday, Elmhurst police saw a black BMW sedan weaving through traffic at high speeds on Route 83 around 7:15 p.m. According to police, when the officer tried to conduct a traffic stop at Route 83 and St. Charles Road, the car, driven by the 17-year-old, fled. Then, police say, the driver ignored a red light at Route 83 and Riverside Drive and crashed into a white Toyota RAV4, injuring the driver by breaking their leg.…