The pursuit began around 1 a.m. Wednesday after 28-year-old Jeffrey Berger turned onto MacArthur Boulevard, tires squealing, Batelli said.
Sgt. Michael Blondin, who was headed the other way, turned around and activated his lights -- but Berger didn't stop, the chief said.
"It was brief," Batelli said, nothing that other officers quickly joined in. "He kept on going for a bit and then realized he'd better pull over."
Bergen, who records show had a previous arrest two year ago, was released pending a court appearance on charges of eluding, reckless driving and DWI.
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