2 arrested following police chase near Oronoco

Published 9:47 am Thursday, March 19, 2015

ORONOCO  — Two people have been arrested following a brief chase with law enforcement through county roads and a field in southeastern Minnesota.

Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson said a 15-minute chase ensued Wednesday evening after State Patrol troopers spotted a stolen pickup truck near Oronoco. He said the stolen vehicle was pursued as it weaved along county roads and around a field.

Torgerson said shots were fired at some point during the chase, but he didn’t said who fired the shots. No one was injured.

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Police arrested a male and female who have not been identified.

An investigation is ongoing.