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Man arrested after allegedly trying to run over officer in Milwaukee police parking lot

Police say the man also struck a parked squad car before fleeing westbound on West Locust Street
Man arrested after allegedly trying to run over officer in Milwaukee police parking lot
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MILWAUKEE — A 38-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attempting to run over a Milwaukee police officer in the District 5 parking lot on Monday night, according to police.

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Man arrested after allegedly trying to run over officer in Milwaukee police parking lot

The incident happened just after 10 p.m. Police say the man also struck a parked squad car before fleeing westbound on West Locust Street.

Officers spotted his vehicle on North 7th Street and West Keefe Avenue and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.

Police say the man fled before the pursuit came to an end after his vehicle was disabled with stop sticks. He was taken into custody, and no injuries were reported, according to police.

Charges will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.


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