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Police find missing teen after vehicle pursuit in Skowhegan

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A missing teenager was found in the vehicle of a Norridgewock man who police say led them on a chase in Skowhegan on Thursday.

Police say 20-year-old T.J. Wing Jr. was pulled over for a license plate issue and was found to be driving without a license before speeding off.

Wing came to a stop after his tires were blown out, with police finding a 16-year-old in his passenger seat who had been reported missing.

Wing is being held at Somerset County Jail for several charges including driving to endanger and eluding an officer.

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