Man, woman accused of leading police on chase in stolen vehicle in Chicago suburbs

CHICAGO - Two people were arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle across Chicago's south suburbs over the weekend.

On Saturday, around 10:20 p.m., Illinois State Police and the Chicago Heights Police Department were working in the area of Halsted Street and 163rd Street in Harvey when they witnessed a vehicle speeding. Police say the plates on the vehicle were previously reported stolen.

Officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it fled.

A police helicopter followed the vehicle into Lansing where authorities say the vehicle parked in a garage, and the two suspects got out and entered another vehicle.

A Lansing cop then tried to pull over the new vehicle but the suspects fled. They drove to Forest Park where authorities were able to take them into custody.

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The suspects were identified as 31-year-old Ashton R. Montgomery of Burnham, and 31-year-old Kahla S. Mitchell of Markham.

Ashton R. Montgomery and Kahla S. Mitchell | Illinois State Police

At the time of his arrest, police say Montgomery was found with a loaded firearm and a high capacity magazine, as well as dozens of fraudulent checks totaling over $300,000.

Police also took control of the first vehicle and confirmed it was stolen.

The suspects each face charges ranging from unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen car, fleeing and eluding, and resisting arrest.

Mitchell was locked up at the Chicago Heights Police Department on no bond, and Montgomery's bond was set at $130,000.