Fort Wayne, IN – A Fort Wayne Community Schools bus driver was taken into custody Wednesday morning following a brief police pursuit near N. Coliseum Boulevard and Pontiac Street, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department.
Authorities said the incident began around 10:55 a.m. when officers attempted to stop a white multipurpose school bus that was tailgating their patrol vehicle. After the officers pulled aside to let the bus pass, they moved behind it to investigate further. When police activated emergency lights to pull the bus over, the driver allegedly failed to stop, prompting a short pursuit.
The chase ended behind a business near the intersection of N. Coliseum Blvd. and Pontiac Street. Officers reported that the driver refused to exit the vehicle despite several loud commands. Police confirmed that no children were on the bus during the incident.
Members of the Emergency Services Team, Crisis Response Team, and Air Support Unit responded to assist. The driver was eventually taken into custody without further incident and transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation.
Authorities said it remains unclear whether a medical condition may have contributed to the driver’s behavior. The investigation is ongoing, led by the Fort Wayne Police Department.
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