Topline: Police say an infant was ejected from the moving car during the pursuit, although this was not observed by officers at the time.
Published: December 18, 2024 4:41 pm ET
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Zachary Chervenka (Photo via Bryan Police Department)
Authorities released dashcam footage of a pursuit in which an infant fell out of a moving vehicle.
According to a Facebook post by the Bryan Police Department, officers received information on December 1, 2024, around 9:30 p.m., that Zachary Chervenka, 32, of Indiana, was reported to have an active arrest warrant and was seen at Bryan Walmart.
Officers confirmed the warrant and attempted to make contact with Chervenka. During the encounter, Chervenka entered his vehicle and fled the scene with two children inside, police said.
Police say an infant was ejected from the moving car during the pursuit, although this was not observed by officers at the time.
Due to hazardous weather conditions and high speeds, the pursuit was terminated.
Both children were since located.
The infant was transported to Toledo Hospital for further evaluation and is currently reported to be in fair condition, according to police.
Chervenka remained at large, but was arrested and taken into custody by Edgerton Police Department on December 2.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Zachary Chervenka (Photo via Bryan Police Department)
Authorities released dashcam footage of a pursuit in which an infant fell out of a moving vehicle.
According to a Facebook post by the Bryan Police Department, officers received information on December 1, 2024, around 9:30 p.m., that Zachary Chervenka, 32, of Indiana, was reported to have an active arrest warrant and was seen at Bryan Walmart.
Officers confirmed the warrant and attempted to make contact with Chervenka. During the encounter, Chervenka entered his vehicle and fled the scene with two children inside, police said.
Police say an infant was ejected from the moving car during the pursuit, although this was not observed by officers at the time.
Due to hazardous weather conditions and high speeds, the pursuit was terminated.
Both children were since located.
The infant was transported to Toledo Hospital for further evaluation and is currently reported to be in fair condition, according to police.
Chervenka remained at large, but was arrested and taken into custody by Edgerton Police Department on December 2.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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WATCH: Dashcam Footage Shows Baby Falling Out of Car During High Speed Police Pursuit
Police say an infant was ejected from the moving car during the pursuit, although this was not observed by officers at the time.
By Jacob Charles
Published: December 18, 2024 4:41 pm ET
Zachary Chervenka (Photo via Bryan Police Department)
Authorities released dashcam footage of a pursuit in which an infant fell out of a moving vehicle.
According to a Facebook post by the Bryan Police Department, officers received information on December 1, 2024, around 9:30 p.m., that Zachary Chervenka, 32, of Indiana, was reported to have an active arrest warrant and was seen at Bryan Walmart.
Officers confirmed the warrant and attempted to make contact with Chervenka. During the encounter, Chervenka entered his vehicle and fled the scene with two children inside, police said.
Police say an infant was ejected from the moving car during the pursuit, although this was not observed by officers at the time.
Due to hazardous weather conditions and high speeds, the pursuit was terminated.
Both children were since located.
The infant was transported to Toledo Hospital for further evaluation and is currently reported to be in fair condition, according to police.
Chervenka remained at large, but was arrested and taken into custody by Edgerton Police Department on December 2.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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