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Florida Woman Arrested Following Maryland Police Chase That Ended In Crash In Delaware, Authorities Say

NEWARK, Del. (CBS) - A Florida woman is behind bars after leading authorities in Maryland on a wild police chase that ended in a crash in Delaware. Police say 22-year-old Quelinda Hallam was wanted for stealing a red Ford Focus in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Police in Maryland spotted the stolen vehicle traveling northbound on I-95, heading into Delaware on Sunday night. That's when the chase started but quickly ended in a crash on I-95 northbound, near Christiana Road in Newark.

Police say Hallam allegedly drove the stolen car into the Maryland Troopers' vehicle, causing the crash.

Hallam and a 22-year-old male passenger were taken into custody. Both face multiple charges.

The Maryland Trooper sustained minor injuries. No one else was injured.

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