6/13/22 - Alligator Captured After High Speed Chase and Crash

Monday, June 13, 2022 at 1:46 PM

"Karen" was taken into custody following an attempt to escape. However, no charges are expected to be filed. The driver faces charges. Image courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff's office Facebook page. 6/13/22.

Lake County Sheriffs made the arrest Saturday. Gator is cooperative as much as possible.

On Saturday 6/11 at approximately 11pm, a Lake County Sheriff's Office patrol sergeant was patrolling US-10 when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.
The vehicle fled after a traffic stop was initiated. The vehicle led deputies, and Michigan DNR law enforcement, on a brief pursuit that ended with the vehicle being stuck between two trees on the Rails-To-Trails pathway near S. Forman Rd in Webber Township.
The driver, a 40 year old male from Oak Park, was taken into custody and is now facing several charges. The driver also had several warrants from another jurisdiction.
The passenger, "Karen" the Alligator, attempted to flee the scene, but was taken into custody after a short scuffle. Karen is not facing any charges at this time. We believe she was an unwilling participant during the incident, nor do we believe she was ever in control of the vehicle.

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