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Suspect leads police on chase through airport, golf course before arrest

Posted at 11:58 AM, Apr 27, 2015
and last updated 2015-04-27 14:27:18-04

SALT LAKE CITY - A suspect is in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase crashing through fences at the airport and a golf course early Monday morning. Greene, Leo E. IV SO# 202569 April 16 2015 mug

Police said an officer tried pull over a car that was dragging a bumper on the ground near 4000 W. and the airport at about 3 a.m.

Officers said the driver sped off and crashed through an airport fence and drove onto the tarmac.

The suspect, 39-year-old Leo Green, then went through several more fences before crashing at the Wingpointe Golf Course where police arrested him.

He was treated for minor injuries at the hospital.

No flights were impacted.

Greene is facing a number of charges including running from an officer, driving on a revoked license, driving under the influence and damaging property.

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