Initial reports indicated the suspect was armed.
Dayton police then initiated a chase, which lasted several minutes and included the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Trotwood police.
Crews lost the suspect vehicle near the state Route 49 and U.S. 35 connector between Liscum and Gettysburg avenues.
“When searching for the suspect, crews found a vehicle had been struck by the suspect vehicle on the exit ramp from U.S. 35 west to Gettysburg Avenue,” police said. “That driver did suffer minor injuries and was removed to the hospital.”
Crews continued searching for the suspect and found a burnt orange Dodge Charger abandoned on South Gettysburg Avenue near Chicamauga Avenue. They also discovered the car was stolen, according to police.
A K9 united responded to try and tack the suspect, but crews were not able to find him.
No injuries were reported at the crash involving the police cruiser, according to crews at the scene.
We will continue to update this story as more information is available.
Credit: Jim Noelker
Credit: Jim Noelker
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