A man is in custody after a high-speed chase that began in Brighton and ended 60 miles away in Steuben County, according to WHAM. Authorities say the suspect stole a vehicle after burglarizing a home, leading officers through multiple counties.
The pursuit ended near Arkport when the suspect crashed and fled into the woods. Witnesses reported seeing a K-9 unit deployed to catch the man, who was later treated for a dog bite and placed in an ambulance.
No other injuries were reported. Police have not yet released the suspect’s identity or the charges he may face.
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