Dashcam video shows police chase ending in fiery Ohio crash

Suspect Iesha Harris led officers on a 90-minute pursuit across state lines before crashing into a tree

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Cincinnati police released new dashcam footage showing the dramatic conclusion of a multi-jurisdictional police chase that ended in a fiery crash in Ohio on Saturday. The chase began when officers attempted to pull over Iesha Harris, who was wanted on outstanding charges, but she fled the scene, leading to a 90-minute pursuit that crossed state lines before Harris looped back into Ohio, where her vehicle was forced off the road and crashed into a tree, causing the SUV to catch fire.

Why it matters

Police chases can be extremely dangerous for both officers and the public, often leading to serious injuries or fatalities. This incident highlights the risks involved and the challenges law enforcement face in apprehending suspects who refuse to pull over, as well as the need for careful pursuit policies and training to minimize harm.

The details

According to police, the chase began when Norwood officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Harris, who was wanted on charges of felonious assault and possession of weapons while under disability. Harris fled the scene, leading to a pursuit that spanned 90 minutes and crossed into Indiana before Harris looped back into Ohio. The dashcam video shows the moment a Cincinnati police cruiser performed a PIT maneuver on Harris' SUV, causing it to spin out and crash into a tree, with the SUV then catching fire.

  • The police chase began on Saturday when officers attempted to pull over Iesha Harris.
  • The chase lasted for 90 minutes and crossed state lines into Indiana before Harris looped back into Ohio.
  • The dramatic conclusion of the chase, captured on dashcam video, occurred just over the Ohio border.

The players

Iesha Harris

The suspect who led police on the 90-minute chase, wanted on charges of felonious assault and possession of weapons while under disability.

Cincinnati Police Department

The law enforcement agency that released the dashcam footage and was involved in the pursuit of Harris.

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What’s next

Prosecutors will determine what additional charges Harris may face as a result of the police chase and crash.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the risks and challenges involved in police pursuits, and the need for law enforcement agencies to have clear policies and training in place to minimize harm to officers, suspects, and the public during high-speed chases.