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Woman Said Police Chase Was 'Fun,' Asked Officers If They Were 'Impressed': Prosecutors

The 29-year-old Marengo woman led officers on a high-speed pursuit through Wauconda and Cary, authorities said.

MCHENRY COUNTY, IL — A Marengo woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she led police on a high-speed chase through Wauconda and Cary, reaching speeds of more than 100 mph.

Margaret Rohr, 29, fled from a Wauconda police officer during the early morning hours of April 22, running stop signs and a traffic signal during the pursuit. Prosecutors said after her arrest, Rohr allegedly told officers she thought the chase was "fun" and asked whether they were "impressed," according to Lake & McHenry County Scanner.

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She is charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding police and other offenses stemming from the incident. Rohr remains in custody pending further court proceedings, according to the Lake & McHenry County Scanner.

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