Three police pursuits overnight in Des Moines lead to arrests

Three police pursuits overnight in Des Moines lead to arrests

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Three police pursuits overnight in Des Moines lead to arrests

DES MOINES, Iowa —

Three people were arrested after three separate police pursuits overnight in Des Moines.

Police said the first chase lasted more than 30 minutes before officers used a PIT maneuver to end the pursuit near Southeast 14th Court.

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Later, an 18-year-old driver crashed into a utility pole, trees, and a parked vehicle after fleeing from a traffic stop.

In another incident, a different 18-year-old escaped from officers near Southridge Mall but was later caught running away on foot. Police said he is also charged with marijuana possession.