CSPD: Suspect arrested after stolen truck chase from Fountain

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The driver of a stolen truck who ran away from officers in Fountain was found in Colorado Springs eight days after initially escaping police.
On Tuesday, May 13, police located a stolen Ford F-250 in the City of Fountain. The driver of the vehicle and suspect, 36-year-old Michael Rempel, allegedly drove away from officers into the City of Colorado Springs, and CSPD was notified that Rempel could be in the city.
The stolen truck was later found in Colorado Springs on Wednesday, May 21, near the Citadel Mall after the vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run, according to CSPD. While detectives were investigating the crash, they saw Rempel allegedly altering the appearance of the truck.
As the investigation continued, detectives saw Rempel park in an alleyway in the 1300 block of North El Paso Street. Because of the aggressive behavior witnessed during surveillance, the Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) was called and performed a Contact Block.
According to police, Rempel accelerated and attempted to ram his way out of the block, but the tactical vehicles maintained the block. Rempel then attempted to run away on foot, but tactical officers pursued and took him into custody.
Rempel was taken to the hospital for treatment, then booked into the Criminal Justice Center for charges of Motor Vehicle Theft, Felony Eluding, Obstruction, Felony Criminal Mischief, and Possession of Methamphetamine. CSPD said Rempel has a history of motor vehicle theft and was out on bond for two separate motor vehicle theft cases.
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