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Video: Fleeing suspect rams Mich. cruiser, rolls vehicle into pond during pursuit

The suspect appeared to come to a stop in a parking lot before turning his vehicle around and striking a Fraser Police cruiser, injuring an officer

FRASER, Mich. — A suspect rammed a police cruiser before ultimately rolling his vehicle and landing in a pond, WXYZ reported.

The dash camera video from the Oct. 26 incident opens with a suspect vehicle fleeing from a police cruiser down a wide sidewalk. Officers had attempted to stop the suspect after getting a hit on Flock cameras, according to WXYZ. He was wanted in Wayne County for a hit-and-run and for fleeing and eluding police.

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Video shows the suspect briefly coming to a stop before turning around and fleeing, striking a cruiser in the process. One of the officers in the cruiser was injured, WXYZ reported.

As the pursuit continued, the suspect vehicle took a sharp turn, lost control and rolled over, landing upright in a pond.

Officers moved in and arrested the suspect at gunpoint.

The suspect was taken to a hospital and treated for crash-related injuries.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com