GILLETTE (WNE) — Campbell County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 16-year-old boy who led them on a short pursuit north of Gillette Friday night, which reached speeds of 140 mph.

Deputies saw a black 2015 Cadillac speeding 142 mph in a 55 mph zone near Hannum Road at about 8:15 p.m. Friday. 

When they tried to stop the vehicle, the teen sped north on Highway 14-16, driving into the Eagle Butte Mine parking lot before leading deputies back out to the highway, Undersheriff Quentin Reynolds said.
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The chase lasted for about 15 minutes, Reynolds said, before the boy pulled over about 30 miles north of Gillette. Deputies performed a high risk traffic stop and arrested the 16-year-old for eluding law enforcement and reckless driving.

A 15-year-old girl who was a passenger in the Cadillac was released to her parents.

The boy told deputies he didn’t stop because he was afraid he’d get in trouble, Reynolds said.