MPD: 22-year-old man led police pursuit with 3 small children in vehicle

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 22-year-old man was arrested after fleeing police with three small children in his vehicle. 

It happened Sunday night, April 20 around 8:20 p.m. 

Milwaukee police say officers observed a vehicle speeding near S. 15th and Becher and attempted a traffic stop. 

The driver did not stop, and a pursuit ensued.

The chase ended when the fleeing driver struck a trailer near 13th and Oklahoma. 

The driver, a 22-year-old man, was arrested and suspected illegal narcotics were found. 

Authorities say there were three children under the age of 4 in the vehicle without child seats during the pursuit. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. 

The man arrested could face charges for fleeing, and multiple counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety and child neglect. 

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