Stolen Car Leads to Arrest of Two in Springfield

A search for a stolen car in Springfield has landed two people in police custody for theft and resisting arrest.

Officers say they stopped the car Monday night near the intersection of Golden and Mount Vernon.

Police discovered the vehicle was stolen and attempted to arrest the driver. The driver then resisted the arrest and an altercation occurred.

Additional officers responded to the scene, and the driver and a female passenger were eventually taken into custody.

The initial officer was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

The identities of the two suspects have not been released at this time.