Cape Police On March 7, 2023, at about 10:30…

On March 7, 2023, at about 10:30 p.m. an officer with the Cape Girardeau Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for defective equipment. While the officer was speaking with the driver of the vehicle, the driver placed the vehicle in gear and sped away prior to identifying himself to the officer. The officer immediately notified dispatch and began pursuing the suspect. Due to the suspect driving in an erratic manner, the officer terminated the pursuit to prevent any injuries to the public. Learn More