Stolen MPD Vehicle Crashes Near Pine Level

One man is in custody after stealing a police car in Montgomery and later crashing it near Pine Level.

Montgomery police say it started just after 1:00 p.m. in the 3900 block of Marie Cook Drive. Police responded to the area in reference to a suspicious person, detaining 36-year-old Brandon Bazzell.

While Bazzell was in custody, he stole a marked MPD patrol car and a chase ensued.

MPD spokesperson Capt. Saba Coleman said Bazzell led officers on a chase before eventually crashing on I-65N near mm 188.

Bazzell was arrested on the scene.

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