2 in custody after a pickup truck drove a dozen police cars in pursuit on the New Jersey Turnpike

CRANBURY– About a dozen police cars chased a vehicle on the southbound New Jersey Turnpike Friday night.

It is not yet known why they were chasing the minivan.

After a couple of unsuccessful attempts, the police were able to box the vehicle until the driver stopped in the Exit 6 area in Florence.

The policemen approached the minivan with their weapons in hand, pointing at the car.

The state police detained two people.

A small dog escaped from the truck during the commotion but was captured by soldiers before he endangered himself.

Few other details were released.