A pursuit reportedly initiated by Sulphur Springs police officers concluded Thursday morning with a crash on the downtown square and two people being taken into custody.
Police alerted that a vehicle pursuit was proceeding down College Street midmorning May 7. Additional police and sheriff’s officers responded in the area. The dark colored car continued toward the downtown square, where it reportedly crashed into a black light pole and brick surrounding a small hedge, across from First Baptist Church.
At least two people in the car allegedly attempted to run from officers on foot and were apprehended by officials quickly. Both were taken into custody. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, according to police.
The debris was quickly cleaned up and the square open to traffic. The car, brick and light sustained damage. No additional information about the incident was available during the lunch hour Thursday.
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