A police chase stretched nearly nine miles from Washington, D.C., into Montgomery County, Maryland, before ending in a crash and the arrest of four juveniles. The incident has once again drawn attention to the U.S. Park Police’s pursuit policy, which was expanded last year.
Authorities said the pursuit began Tuesday afternoon when officers attempted to stop a vehicle believed to be stolen. Instead of pulling over, the driver sped away, leading officers through several communities before crashing near University Boulevard and Colesville Road in Wheaton. All four juveniles inside the vehicle were taken into custody, and officials reported that no injuries occurred.
The chase is the latest in a series of high profile pursuits involving the U.S. Park Police as federal law enforcement agencies continue operating under more aggressive pursuit guidelines.
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