If a person has committed a civil infraction violation under the Michigan Vehicle Code, Public Act 300 of 1949, being M.C.L.A. §§ 257.1 to 257.923, within the township, or has committed or is suspected of having committed any crime within the township, or has escaped from any prison or jail in the township, the constable or police officers of that township shall have the right to pursue, arrest and detain the person outside of the township limits as does the sheriff of the county.
(Prior Code, § II-3.06)