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Suspect leads officers on 20-minute pursuit, loaded handgun found in vehicle

Posted at 5:59 AM, Sep 11, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-11 06:56:09-04

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A suspect led police on almost a 20-minute car chase after officers attempted to arrest him near the 1300 block of Fox Ridge in Kalamazoo.

After finally coming to a stop, the suspect, identified only as a 27-year-old man — was arrested without incident.

According to police, a loaded 40 caliber handgun and an open container of alcohol were found in the suspect’s vehicle.

The suspect faces charges of home invasion, operating while intoxicated, possession of a firearm while intoxicated and fleeing and eluding.