A high-speed police chase occurred in Northwest Ohio, reaching speeds of nearly 120 mph. The pursuit began after a reported disturbance involving weapons at a Hobby Lobby in Defiance.
Chase Details
According to authorities, multiple 911 calls reported a physical altercation in the parking lot. When officers arrived, they were told a suspect had left the scene in a white Chevrolet Tahoe. The driver, later identified as Dominick Gomez, did not stop and instead accelerated away despite having an OVI-related license suspension.
The chase continued beyond Defiance County into portions of State Route 66, State Route 6, and several county roads in Henry and Fulton counties. Additional agencies joined the pursuit, including the Defiance County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Officers used a controlled maneuver to disable the vehicle and bring the pursuit to an end. Gomez was taken into custody without further incident. Authorities have not yet announced formal charges, stating the investigation remains ongoing.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.
