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Could GPS rockets help put an end to high-speed police chases? The new technology allows a police officer to fire a dart-like device from the grill of his cruiser. All the officer needs to do is get close to a fleeing suspect before firing the rocket, which then sticks to the other car with super sticky glue. When that happens, the pursuing cops can stop their chase and watch where the criminal stops via GPS. …

SIERRA VISTA — A pursuit of a vehicle suspected to be loaded with illegal immigrants was called off after speeds reached upwards of 100 mph on Highway 90, police said. Officers responding to a report of a “load” vehicle spotted the Chevrolet Impala as it traveled south near the Sierra Vista Municipal Airport around 2:23 p.m. Thursday, said Tracy Grady, public information officer for the Sierra Vista Police Department. As many as seven people were inside the car during the pursuit, which was called off for safety reasons, Grady said. Officers continued to follow the vehicle, however, and it was...