Traffic Stop Turns Chase, 4 Arrested Near Leeds

0:00It's April 1st. From your city to your ears, this is Birmingham News today, powered by AI. Four folks got pinched early Tuesday morning after a traffic stop turned into a short foot chase near Leeds, Alabama. It all kicked off around 6.30 a.m. on March 31st when a state trooper pulled over a car on Interstate 20 at the 140 mile. Marker by the Leeds exit. Turns out the driver didn't have an Alabama license and showed him Mexican ID instead. The trooper played it smart, calling in US immigration and customs enforcement right away, plus back up from the Leeds Police Department. One person was nabbed early on during the stop, keeping things from boiling over too quick. Meanwhile, as tensions rose, the driver and two passengers bolted on foot, turning the scene into a brief pursuit. Folks in the area probably heard the commotion, but no one got hurt, and it highlighted how routine stops can escalate fast. Cops rounded up all three runners without any drama, making it four arrests total handled by Leeds PD.

1:02No word yet on charges, but the immigration angle has folks talking about border checks even on highways. This quick takedown shows law enforcement staying on point, wrapping up what could have been messier. Keeping the roads safer one stop at a time.