PITTSBURGH — A man accused of abducting his 4-month-old son was arrested after a high-speed chase through Pittsburgh neighborhoods early Thursday morning, police said.
According to a criminal complaint, police received a call from the baby’s mother that her child had been taken by 26-year-old Jake Howard in Sheraden.
Howard’s vehicle was spotted by a police officer, who attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the complaint said. Howard sped away, going through red lights and reaching speeds of 90 mph in a 35 mph zone while police pursued his vehicle.
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The pursuit ended in Beltzhoover, in the area of Taft and Boggston avenues, where police surrounded Howard’s vehicle.
The baby was not hurt, but several Pittsburgh police officers and a paramedic could be seen in the area.
Howard was allegedly drunk, according to the complaint. Police said when they tested his blood alcohol level, it was .082 percent.
Howard was taken to the Allegheny County Jail. He faces several charges, including driving under the influence and endangering the welfare of a child.
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