Preliminary information sourced from Monitoring Lorain County and Scanning RF. No official law enforcement statement has been released at this time.
A high-speed pursuit that originated in Lorain County ended this afternoon in Westlake after a coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the use of stop sticks, a K9 unit, and tactical teams.
According to live updates posted by the Facebook scanner groups Monitoring Lorain County and Scanning RF, officers began pursuing a vehicle listed in a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert out of Lorain. The suspect reportedly traveled at approximately 60 miles per hour on eastbound I-90, with agencies monitoring and responding along the route.
Avon Police successfully deployed stop sticks near Route 83, which caused damage to the suspect’s vehicle. Despite this, the vehicle continued driving through several communities. Scanner traffic noted that parts of the vehicle were coming off while it traveled eastbound toward Crocker Road.
The suspect reportedly exited I-90 at Crocker Road and turned west onto Clemens Road in Westlake. Officers initiated a pit maneuver, and the suspect vehicle came to a stop near Bradley Road. The driver allegedly refused to exit the vehicle, and scanner updates indicated the individual was armed.
Westlake SWAT officers arrived at the scene, along with a K9 unit. After a brief standoff, officers took one male suspect into custody with assistance from the K9. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a K9-related injury. As of now, there are no reports of injuries to officers or bystanders.
This incident unfolded just hours after the funeral of Lorain Police Officer Phillip Wagner. With thousands of law enforcement personnel returning home and an increased law enforcement presence already stationed along Interstate 90 for the motorcade, officers were still on alert when the pursuit began. The timing, traffic, and visibility likely contributed to the swift, coordinated response.
These details remain preliminary and are based entirely on public scanner traffic and real-time reporting from community monitoring groups. No formal press conference or law enforcement statement has been issued, and all information is subject to verification.
This story will be updated as official sources release further details.