17-Year-Old in Stolen Vehicle Reaches 100 MPH in Police Chase

A 13 mile police chase reached speeds of 100 mph Monday in Wiscasset and Richmond in pursuit of two teenagers in stole a car.

17-Year-Old Driver in Stolen Vehicle Leads Police on Chase

The Wiscasset Police Department said officers attempted to pull over a vehicle with no plates on the car and driving erratically on Route 27 Monday morning around 11:30 am.

Pursuit Reached Speeds up to 100 MPH

The 17-year-old driver of the vehicle refused to stop and sped off. Speeds reached 90 to 100 miles per hour over a 13 mile police chase from Wiscasset to Richmond, Maine according to the Kennebec Journal.

Police Cruiser Almost Hit in Chase

The 17-year-old male came close to colliding with a Richmond Police cruiser, but drove away. Police said, soon after, he stopped the car on Route 197.

Two 17-year-Olds Taken into Custody

Both the 17-year-old male from Richmond and a 17-year-old female passenger from Bangor were taken into custody.

Driver Facing Several Charges

The driver is facing charges for eluding a police officer, reckless conduct, criminal speed, and driving to endanger. The two teenagers have been released into their parent’s custody.