Meridian police use less-lethal rounds to arrest Nampa driver after 90 mph chase

MERIDIAN, Idaho (CBS2) — On Tuesday at approximately 9:30 p.m., Meridian Police arrested 21-year-old Elijah Aguon-Burke of Nampa after a brief pursuit.

The Meridian Police Department says police first noticed Aguon-Burke driving a 2017 Chrysler 300C recklessly on Main Street near Broadway. Aguon-Burke allegedly drove an estimated 60 mph in a 25 mph zone, speeding near pedestrians on the sidewalk.

Police say an officer tried to stop Aguon-Burke near Cherry Lane and Meridian Road, where he reached speeds up to 90 mph. Aguon-Burke ultimately stopped after damaging a tire near Ten Mile and Cherry Lane. He failed to obey commands and was shot with less-lethal rounds, leading to his compliance…

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