24-05-2025
Meadville woman arrested after 100 mph chase involving three departments
(WJET/WFXP)– A Meadville woman is facing several criminal charges after allegedly leading police from three departments on a car chase spanning several miles.
According to Meadville police, the chase started over a stop for a pair of traffic infractions around 10:49 p.m. on May 15 in the 110000 block of Pennsylvania Ave. when the driver initially stopped in the road for but things quickly escalated.
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The driver, identified as 31-year-old Cara Schueler of Meadville, allegedly showed signs of driving under the influence and complied when asked to put their keys on the dashboard, but later allegedly told police, 'you're not arresting me,' then started the car and took off.
That chase lasted just over eight miles through the Meadville area, reaching speeds up to 100 mph, with police adding that Schueler turned the lights off on the car, forcing passing cars off the road.
Members of Pennsylvania State Police and Conneaut Lake Police also joined the chase.
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Police said the chase ended after Schueler struck a curb and got several flat tires before being taken into custody.
Schueler is being charged with felony fleeing and eluding, misdemeanor reckless endangerment, resisting arrest and driving under the influence, along with several summary violations.
She's being held in the Crawford County Jail on $25,000 and is set to appear in Crawford County Court on May 30.
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