Two individuals who led police on a "highly risky" chase spanning 90 minutes through three distinct law enforcement jurisdictions have been sentenced to prison.
Police helicopters directed traffic officers and armed patrol units in their search for two individuals following an alleged road rage incident involving a knife threat against a woman driver near Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
Motorcycle rider Jake Fagan, aged 29, was clocked at reaching velocities up to 90mph during the chase which occurred on the afternoon of July 18 the previous year. The high-speed incident began in Ellesmere Port, crossed into Merseyside, continued onward towards Chester, and finally extended into North Wales.
Fagan mistakenly drove against traffic on an exit ramp of the M56. He was accompanied by his rear-seat passenger, Connor Mitchell, who was also 29 years old. They were eventually apprehended in the center of Chester when law enforcement effectively used stinger devices.
Onlookers applauded as the officer tackled Fagan like in rugby when both tried to flee on foot.
During the chase, the suspects threw away a bag that was subsequently retrieved by authorities. It was discovered to hold Class A narcotics, according to Cheshire Police.
In his police interview, Fagan from Exeter Road, Ellesmer Port, attacked a wall with punches and headbutts, according to law enforcement officials.
A few days before, Fagan had dismounted from his motorcycle to attack a man on Eton Road in the town.
On Thursday, he received a sentence of four years and eight months at Chester Crown Court for admitting to charges including dangerous driving, assault, possessing a knife, intending to distribute cocaine, dealing with stolen items, and committing criminal damage, according to law enforcement officials.
Mitchell from Farndale Drive, Elton, Chester, received a sentence of three and a half years in prison after admitting to possessing a knife and intending to distribute cocaine.
After the sentencing, Detective Constable Demi Brownrigg stated: "I am pleased with the sentences imposed on Fagan and Mitchell, as they demonstrated utter disregard for the safety of the public during their extremely hazardous chase with law enforcement."
The chase extended across three distinct police jurisdictions. Nevertheless, due to our officers collaborating effectively, we managed to maintain surveillance on the suspects and ultimately halt their concerning actions.
This should illustrate that if you commit a crime in Cheshire, we will track you down and use every available resource to safeguard the communities we serve while ensuring you face justice.
