WARREN, Mich. – A 33-year-old man from Eastpointe has been charged with multiple felonies after a police chase in Warren.
The chase ended in two separate crashes, injuring a police officer and the Eastpointe man’s daughter.
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It happened just before noon, Thursday, Feb. 13. According to authorities, it started when a Warren police officer attempted a traffic stop on a Cadillac sedan near I-696 and Dequindre Road for a license plate violation.
Police said the driver of the Cadillac sped off southbound on Mound Road, where it ignored a red light at Eight Mile Road and crashed into two other vehicles.
The pursuing officer then reportedly crashed as it was approaching the intersection of Mound and Eight Mile roads. The officer had to be extricated from the patrol vehicle and was rushed to a hospital.
Police said the injured officer remains hospitalized, but he will likely be released after surgery.
Michael Brooks was taken into custody at the scene. His 12-year-old daughter was allegedly inside the Cadillac at the time. She was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. Child Protective Services has been contacted.
Police said Brooks has an extensive criminal history that includes prior convictions for fleeing from police and drug possession.
Brooks was charged with second-degree fleeing and eluding, third-degree child abuse, driving with a suspended license causing serious injury and license plate forgery. Bond was set at $100,000.
