Two Teens Facing Charges After Chase With Niles Police

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Two 17-year-olds from Niles are facing charges after a chase with police on Tuesday. The Niles Police Department says it all started when police tried to pull over a vehicle for a registration violation around 1:40 p.m. The vehicle took off north on M-51 heading out of the city with police in pursuit. It crashed near Pucker Street, going down a steep river embankment. Four males got out and the police officer saw one of them throw a gun into the river. The same teen jumped into the river in an attempt to get away. All four were eventually caught. Two were taken to a hospital to be evaluated for minor injuries, while the other two were lodged at the Niles Police Department facing criminal charges. One 17-year-old is charged with fleeing and eluding, while the other is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a stolen firearm, and an outstanding warrant.