A routine traffic stop spiraled into a car chase in Brooklyn Park when a driver suspected of being under the influence decided to flee from police. According to a report published by TIP411, the incident began at the intersection of Zane Ave N and Brookdale Dr N, where the suspect's erratic driving initially caught the attention of the officers.

The pursuit was brief, but tense, as the driver, showing "signs of alcohol consumption," as per the officers' observations, put the pedal to the metal attempting to evade the police through the streets the chase didn’t last long, and ended in the 6200 block of Garwood Rd N, where the driver’s freedom run came to a halt. The suspect was then apprehended and is facing charges of impaired vehicle operation and attempting to flee in a motor vehicle.

The dramatic turn of events underscores the ongoing issues with impaired driving in the area, as police continuously work to keep the roads safe from such dangerous behavior. The report doesn't disclose the identity of the driver or whether there were any additional consequences stemming from the chase, such as property damage or injuries.

Law enforcement officials remind the public that the suspect, now in custody, has been booked based on suspicion of their actions during the incident, though formal charges are yet to be established, a reminder that while the wheels of justice turn, they grind with due process, and everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. A court date for the suspect has not been shared at this time.