NewsApril 2, 2022
Fleeing suspect in Cape crashes into historic landmark
According to a social media post by the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation, a suspect fleeing from Cape Girardeau police crashed into a wall at the historic landmark often referred to as the "Flag House" in downtown Cape Girardeau. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon...
Southeast Missourian
A suspect who allegedly fled from Cape Girardeau police in the city's downtown Saturday afternoon crashed into a wall at the site of a historic building.
According to Cape Girardeau police Lt. Richard Schmidt, police attempted to stop the suspect near the intersection of South Sprigg and Morgan Oak streets at about 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
The suspect did not yield and left the scene. Police briefly pursued but stopped less than a minute into the chase because of heavy traffic in the area, Schmidt said.
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The suspect crashed into a wall at the facility commonly known as the "Flag House" and was taken into custody.
The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
A social media post by Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation reportedly showed the suspect's vehicle after the crash.
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