Troopers use grappler to stop pursuit suspect on I-10
A driver was detained following a short police pursuit along Interstate 10 near 27th Avenue on March 13 in Phoenix.
PHOENIX - One person was detained following a short police pursuit along Interstate 10 early Thursday morning in Phoenix.
What we know:
The Arizona Department of Public Safety says troopers used a grappler to stop the suspect near 27th Avenue on March 13.
No injuries were reported.
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The eastbound lanes of the freeway were blocked, but they have since been reopened.
What we don't know:
The suspect was not identified. It's unknown what led to the pursuit.