Lapeer County deputies arrest man following police chase

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Lapeer County Sheriff’s deputies say a man is in custody following reports of a domestic disturbance that lead to a police chase Monday night. Authorities responded to a report of a man armed with a knife at a house in Mayfield Township. Deputies observed the suspect in a vehicle near the residence and attempted to make a traffic stop. The suspect then sped off, leading deputies on a chase in excess of 50 miles per hour on snow covered roads. The man was apprehended in the City of Lapeer after authorities blocked the intersection at Saginaw Street and Oregon Road. 27 year old Aaron Riley was taken into custody and is currently housed at the Lapeer County jail where he is expected to face charges including operating while intoxicated and fleeing and eluding.