3 men arrested following police pursuit from Northeast Philadelphia to East Falls

The miles-long pursuit ended when the car crashed into a wall and a tree.

Sunday, July 14, 2024
3 men arrested following police pursuit from Northeast Philadelphia to East Falls

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Three men are in custody after a police pursuit from Northeast Philadelphia to East Falls ended in a crash along Kelly Drive.

Philadelphia Police say officers were trying to break up a car-meet at Frankford and Harbison, and started following a Grey Dodge Charger from the scene.

The miles-long pursuit ended when the car crashed into a wall and a tree.

The driver jumped into the river, but was pulled out and taken into custody.

Another man was arrested trying to run away, and a third was taken from the car.

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