A 15-year-old boy is in custody after Erie police say he led officers on a lengthy chase through Erie and Millcreek Friday morning, committing numerous traffic violations before crashing into a tree.
According to police, the teenager stole a red SUV from the 1300 block of East 7th Street and drove for miles through city streets before crossing into Millcreek Township. The pursuit came to an end when the vehicle crashed into a tree near Erie Street in Glenwood.
Police said the teen then fled on foot, but officers apprehended him on Norman Way following a brief chase…