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Chattanooga police arrest five juveniles after Wednesday pursuit, crash

Five juveniles were arrested Wednesday after a vehicle led Chattanooga Police on a chase before crashing.

Police attempted to stop the vehicle, which was believed to have been stolen, around 4 p.m. During the chase, the vehicle crashed into three other vehicles before it lost control and stopped at 6800 Lee Highway. All of the occupants of the vehicle fled the scene and were later arrested, according to a news release.

Everyone involved in the crashes was treated on scene. No major injuries were reported.

The occupants already had aggravated assault charges, but are now facing several charges including attempted theft from a motor vehicle, felony evading, possession of a firearm while in the commission of a dangerous felony, unlawful carry, theft (for possession of the vehicle), possession of a controlled substance, speeding, failure to maintain lane and reckless endangerment, the release states.

– Compiled by Kim Sebring