4/20/13 - A Hamburg Township man has entered a plea to charges stemming from a high-speed chase through Dexter that injured a police officer. A Hamburg Township officer attempted to stop 22-year-old Ryan Roemer for speeding on a motorcycle along Shehan Road on November 7th, 2012 when he rode off, with the chase reaching speeds in excess of 115 miles per hour. Police say Roemer then turned onto a street off Island Lake Road in Dexter. As he circled back south, the police car turned north to follow, resulting in a front-end crash. The officer sustained minor injuries to his arms from the collision and subsequent airbag deployment. In Livingston County Circuit Court last week, Roemer pleaded guilty to a felony fleeing and eluding charge. In exchange, prosecutors agreed to recommend no jail time but he must pay $8,575 in restitution. Roemer will be sentenced May 23rd. (JM)
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