2 arrested following police chase in Cass County, MO

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    CASS COUNTY, MO (KCTV/KSMO) — According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, a chase went through multiple cities before the driver was stopped.

They said that, around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, their deputies tried to stop a vehicle that was on Highway 2, east of Harrisonville.

The person driving the blue Chevrolet truck sped off through Harrisonville and then north on I-49.

Officers with Peculiar, Belton, and Grandview had to get involved, as well Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Those assisting agencies were able to deflate several tires and then use a grappler in order to stop the vehicle on I-49 north of Highway 150.

Two people were taken into custody.

Deputies found suspected narcotics and a stolen gun in the vehicle. Charges are pending.

“We will continue to arrest dangerous criminals who victimize our community,” said Sheriff Jeff Weber. “Today multiple agencies working together on a regional radio system were able to successfully coordinate a response to this pursuit and take two subjects into custody without injury.”

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