EASTPOINTE, Mich. – A case of jealousy caused an Eastpointe teenager to ram into a man's car and chase him through the streets before crashing into a house, according to police.
Authorities said an 18-year-old Eastpointe man rammed into the other man's car early Wednesday morning while it was parked on a side street.
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When the victim drove away, the 18-year-old chased him, police said.
The 18-year-old was trying to ram the other vehicle again when he lost control and crashed into a house in the 15000 block of Stephens Road, officials said.
Officers located the man several blocks away and arrested him after a short foot chase, according to authorities.
He was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for minor injuries suffered in the crash, police said.
The homeowners were shaken but not injured, officials said.
The 18-year-old is facing a number of charges, police said. He is expected to be arraigned at 38th District Court.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident.