March 26, 11:07 PM
Police noticed a gold 1992 Buick sedan backing into a corner of the Marathon gas station parking lot at 16th and Oak Park Avenue. A plate check showed the owner, a 51-year-old Brookfield man, was wanted by Cook County for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and had a suspended driver’s license as well. Police ordered the driver to exit and put his hands on the vehicle. Instead, he stepped on the gas and fled with police in pursuit. He led them on a chase through northwest Berwyn, going at least 45 MPH in a 25 MPH zone. Turning north on Wisconsin in the 1600 block, he struck the corner of a garage but continued eastbound. The chase ended when a police sergeant blocked the Buick’s path using squad car #118. At this, the driver left the Buick and tried to run. He flailed and kicked as four officers worked at handcuffing him. A Taser stun burst had no effect, so the Taser prongs were used on his upper back. This worked and he was cuffed at last. He was charged with two counts aggravated fleeing and eluding, resisting a peace officer, reckless driving and driving on a suspended license. Once at the station, he threw himself on the floor, refused to enter his cell and grew combative again, earning himself another zap from the Taser to gain his compliance.
