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2 arrested after police chase ends with crash in north Charlotte

Two people were taken into custody following a crash that knocked down power lines along West W.T. Harris Boulevard Monday afternoon, CMPD said.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people were detained when a police pursuit ended in a crash along West W.T. Harris Boulevard in north Charlotte Monday afternoon. 

The crash happened at the intersection of West W.T. Harris Boulevard and Lakeview Road around 1 p.m. The crash knocked down power lines, which forced crews to close the road, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police announced. 

It's unclear when the road will fully reopen to traffic. Drivers can take Old Statesville Road to access I-77 from I-85, while drivers heading north can follow Old Statesville Road into Huntersville. 

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Officers were pursuing a suspect who was wanted in connection with a shooting into a home on Rachel Street on Oct. 26, according to CMPD. A woman told police the suspects shot her vehicle and the home while she was inside, the police report states. 

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CMPD has not identified the suspects or announced any formal charges at this time. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app. 

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