Video shows dramatic end to wrong-way police chase in Coon Rapids
COON RAPIDS, Minn. – Newly-released video shows a police chase coming to a dramatic end in the Twin Cities.
Coon Rapids police say officers tried to stop an SUV that was traveling the wrong way down Highway 10 in Coon Rapids Wednesday afternoon – but the driver didn't give up, and nearly backed over an officer.
A police truck then slammed into the SUV, and the driver ran away with officers close behind.
When they caught up with him, they learned he had 34 warrants in four different states. He is now facing several more felonies.
Police say all the chaos started with a shoplifting call.
