Milwaukee police chase, crash; West Allis man arrested

Police chase ends with crash near Miller Park Way and Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee

A police chase across Milwaukee's south side Thursday night, May 25 ended with a crash and a West Allis man in custody.

Officers spotted a speeding vehicle near 15th and Greenfield around 11:20 p.m. Police said the vehicle also ran stop signs near Cesar Chavez and Greenfield.

Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle took off. It ended when the fleeing vehicle crashed into an electrical pole at Miller Park Way and Greenfield Avenue.

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Police chase ends with crash near Miller Park Way and Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee

The driver, a 29-year-old West Allis man, was taken to a local hospital as a precaution and then placed in custody. Police recovered a gun and said criminal charges will be referred to the district attorney's office.