A 90-minute police chase that zigzagged across state lines ended in a wrecked SUV, a flipped cruiser and a Cincinnati officer in the hospital Saturday, after officers finally spun out the suspect’s vehicle in Harrison Township.
According to Cincinnati police, the pursuit wrapped up when a third CPD unit used a PIT maneuver that sent the suspect’s white SUV into a tree. One Cincinnati police cruiser wound up on its side, the SUV was heavily damaged, the lone driver was arrested at the scene and one officer was taken to a hospital with what officials described as minor injuries.
How the pursuit unfolded, according to authorities
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office told reporters the chase began in Norwood, then headed west into Indiana before looping back into Ohio and ending in Harrison Township, with the run lasting about 90 minutes, according to WLWT. Investigators said the driver intentionally hit a Cincinnati Police cruiser on New Biddinger Road, then rammed a second CPD vehicle on Lees Creek Road before that third unit pulled off the PIT maneuver that ended the pursuit and led to the arrest.
Local trend: chases that turn dangerous
The crash fits a worrying pattern of recent pursuits in the Tri-State that have wrapped up with injuries and handcuffs. Earlier this month, a Hamilton County deputy was hurt in a downtown chase that resulted in felony charges for the driver, as reported by FOX19. Area law enforcement agencies have been working more closely together when pursuits cross jurisdictional lines, a trend that has also sparked ongoing debate about pursuit tactics and public safety.
Scene and response in Harrison Township
A photo shared with WLWT shows the Cincinnati police cruiser on its side and the white SUV jammed against a tree along Lees Creek Road. Officers from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Cincinnati Police, Harrison Police and Norwood Police all responded to the scene. Authorities said the driver was the only person inside the SUV when officers moved in and made the arrest…