Two people were arrested Thursday, Dec. 11 after a pickup led troopers on two high-speed chases that began in south Reno and ended along U.S. 395 Alternate, Nevada State Police said.

About 8:21 a.m., troopers attempted to make a traffic stop on a white pickup near Interstate 580 and South Meadows Parkway, but the driver fled at a high rate of speed, police said.

The truck was located again about 10:30 a.m. near Eastlake Boulevard and U.S. 395 Alternate, where it fled again. Troopers then deployed spike strips, which the vehicle hit, flattening its tires. The pickup continued about a mile before running off the road and stopping near 395A and Tinhorn Road.

Two suspects were booked into a local detention facility on multiple charges. Investigators said they have not confirmed whether addi

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