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04/10/2023 Stop Stick News Easter Edition: 39 Stop Stick Pursuit Stories From Around the World
April 10, 2023
By: Zach Madden
Category: Stop Stick News
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04/08/23
Teen arrested after fleeing from Mesa police in Corvette, leading to freeway chase – Arizona
A 17-year-old was arrested early Saturday morning after he fled from Mesa police in a red Corvette and led them on a freeway pursuit that ended in Phoenix, authorities said.
The pursuit began when Mesa police officers responded to the area of Country Club Drive and Broadway Road on Friday night in response to several cars that were doing doughnuts in the street, police said.
The cars, including a red 2010 Corvette, fled in different directions upon the officers’ arrival. One officer tried to stop the Corvette, but the teenage driver did not comply and sped off in a different direction, according to police.
04/08/23
Pike County – Two Arrested after Female Abduction – Ohio
– https://www.sciotopost.com/pike-county-two-arrested-after-female-abduction/
Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans reports that on April 7, 2023, at 1508 hours. His office received a 911 call from an unknown female who was screaming in the background on the phone. Sheriff’s Office Dispatch remained on the line listening to this female and a male arguing with one another and concluded that it appeared the female was being forced or abducted against her will we they overheard her say, “YOU ARE HOLDING ME HOSTAGE.”
Pike County Dispatchers were able to locate the origin of the call in the area of Jasper Elementary School in Piketon, Ohio. At 1509 hours, Pike County Deputies responded to the area along with Piketon and Waverly Officers. Once in the area, deputies and officers were flagged down by a witness who stated that a male suspect known as Jerry Parsons II, had forced a female, Meghan Doyle into his vehicle. The witness stated that he had just been assaulted by Mr. Parsons. He further stated that Mr. Parsons then fled from the scene taking Ms. Doyle with him in a green in color SUV in an unknown direction of travel.
04/08/23
Local law enforcement arrest chase suspect in Cape – Missouri
–https://www.semissourian.com/story/2990856.html
A suspect who evaded law enforcement during a chase last week was taken into custody by Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s deputies, Thursday, April 6.
Austin Burton, 26, was arrested by deputies — with help from federal and other local agencies — at a residence in south Cape Girardeau Thursday afternoon. He had an active state warrant for alleged felony possession and delivery of a controlled substance.
Burton was on a federal release but allegedly violated that release by possessing a firearm as a felon.
04/07/23
Stolen vehicle seized following pursuit – Salisbury Post – North Carolina
Yahoo News – https://www.salisburypost.com/2023/04/07/stolen-vehicle-seized-following-pursuit/
SALISBURY — Rowan County deputies apprehended a man reportedly driving a stolen vehicle out of Cary, just outside of Raleigh. That man now faces multiple felony charges.
According to information from the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, Dontray Hicks was arrested on March 23 after reportedly being caught in possession of the stolen vehicle.
Rowan County deputies were dispatched to Daves Drive and Stokes Ferry Road to look for a vehicle reported stolen from a Cary-based Hendrick dealership.
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04/07/23
Coos Bay man tracked by K9 and arrested after eluding police– Oregon
KMTR – https://kcby.com/news/local/coos-bay-man-tracked-by-k9-and-arrested-after-eluding-police
VICTORVILLE — A man from Victorville has been arrested for leading police on a high-speed chase. Around 2:00 pm, police saw a black Cadillac failing to yield to an ambulance driving with activated emergency lights and sirens.
The officer then pulled over the driver identified as Elijah Janacua. During the stop, Janacua drove away and led officers on a pursuit.
Officers say Janacua was driving without regard for safety when he failed to stop at stop signs, and stoplights, and drove at high rates of speed over 100 miles per hour on the freeway, and 70 miles per hour on streets.
04/07/23
Los Angeles police chase murder suspect for 2 hours in 2 different vehicles – California
ABC7 Chicago – https://abc7chicago.com/police-chase-today-los-angeles-high-speed/13099736/
LOS ANGELES — In a dangerous and long chase through the streets of Los Angeles, several suspects – including one wanted for murder – fled LAPD officers at high speeds for nearly two hours on Friday.
The chase started in a pickup truck and then, when the wheel was damaged about halfway through, several of the suspects jumped into another vehicle and continued fleeing recklessly through Los Angeles.
The pursuit started shortly after noon Friday when LAPD’s Southeast Division began chasing a silver Chevrolet four-door pickup truck in the South Los Angeles area.
04/07/23
Police make arrests after crime spree across Melbourne Melbourne, Australia
CBS News – https://www.miragenews.com/police-make-arrests-after-crime-spree-across-983276/
Police have arrested five teens after a crime spree consisting of home invasions, theft of motor vehicles, armed robberies and thefts in Melbourne’s south early this morning.
It’s alleged the first incident occurred when a group of youths attended a Moralla Street property about 2.25am.
Once inside the Kooyong property a Black BMW X3, with registration ZOG840, and a silver Audi Q3 were stolen.
It’s alleged the youths then attended a Letchworth Avenue property about 3.45am armed with golf clubs.
04/06/23
Okla. Deputy Texts Fleeing Suspect, Gets Him to Reveal Location – Oklahoma
Caleb Hart had been allegedly hiding from Payne County deputies for three hours when he received a not-so-inconspicuous text.
“In glencoe where u at???,” the text read.
Deputies claim Hart had led them on a chase after one attempted to pull him over for driving with an obstructed license plate. The chase began around midnight Monday at Fairgrounds Road and Highway 33 in Perkins and ended at Ripley Road and Yost Road near Glencoe, officers said.
A Stillwater police officer was able to deploy a spike strip at Highway 51 and Prairie Road that punctured at least one of Hart’s tires, according to an incident report.
04/05/23
Police: Two teens arrested after leading PD on chase with stolen car, ramming cruiser in Mansfield – Michigan
Yahoo Life – https://news.yahoo.com/police-two-teens-arrested-leading-222353935.html
Two teens are facing charges after the pair allegedly led police on a chase with a stolen and rammed cruiser in their attempt to get away.
Mansfield police received a call for a stolen car at Easton’s Avalon Apartment Complex on Robert Drive shortly after midnight Wednesday. A Mansfield officer responded to the call and immediately found the alleged stolen car pulled to the side of the roadway on Eastman Street. Officer Martell attempted to conduct a felony traffic stop but the vehicle began to speed away. Officer Martell eventually found the vehicle again, this time on Mill Street, and again tried to stop it.
04/06/23
Police pursuit ends just south of Horse Cave – Kentucky
HODGENVILLE, Ky. — Authorities in Hart County say a vehicle pursuit ended near Horse Cave earlier this week.
The pursuit began in Larue County before it traveled to Hart County on Tuesday. The vehicle was spotted along Highway 31-E south. Authorities pursued the truck along Bunnell Crossing Road, Rex Road, Kentucky 88, and U.S. 31-W.
Kentucky State Police eventually used spike strips just north of Horse Cave. Three tires on the car were disabled, according to a news release. The vehicle came to a stop after it crashed just south of Horse Cave, the news release said.
Police arrested Ronald Brown, 39, of Summersville, Ky., and Ryan Robinson, 39, of Mount Sherman, Ky. The two face a slew of charges including traffic infractions, wanton endangerment and fleeing police. The two were also served with warrants.
04/06/22
LAPD deploys 4 spike strips, one pops tire of pursuit vehicle– Minnesota
Lakes Area Radio – https://lakesarearadio.net/2023/03/29/man-arrested-for-high-speed-chase-through-detroit-lakes/
The LAPD has deployed at least four spike strips. One of the spike strips was successful and deflated three tires.
04/06/23
Lincoln woman accused of fleeing Patrol trooper while on supervised release for fatal hit-and-run – Nebraska
A 24-year-old Lincoln woman who went to prison for a fatal hit-and-run with a pedestrian in 2019 now stands accused of fleeing a Nebraska State Patrol trooper, who clocked her at speeds that topped 100 mph.
Prosecutors charged Casey Maxfield with fleeing arrest and driving while revoked, both felonies.
In the affidavit for Maxfield’s arrest, Sgt. Frederic Storm said that at 12:05 a.m. Thursday he clocked a westbound GMC Terrain on Interstate 80 going 88 in a 75 mph zone.
Storm said the driver slowed, then stopped when he put on his siren. But as he approached the SUV, it sped away. The trooper clocked it at 110, 117 and 123 mph, before it took the 56th Street exit.
03/26/23
Man arrested after police chase in stolen vehicle | Bladen Journal – Kentucky
Bladen Journal – https://www.bladenjournal.com/news/70634/man-arrested-after-police-chase-in-stolen-vehicle
Composite image with background 2018 file photo of Utah Highway Patrol responding to state Route 18, Veyo, Utah, May 19, 2018; overlay photo of fentanyl pills | Overlay photo courtesy of the DEA, St. George News
ST. GEORGE — Two suspects have been indicted on felony drug charges following a pursuit in Sevier County, one of whom is being held in Washington County while awaiting trial.
Dylon Kelly, 19, and Navin Daryan Wright, 20, both of Grand Junction, Colorado, have been indicted in federal court. Each faces one count of possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.
Kelly is being held in Washington County where he is on a federal U.S. Marshal’s hold.
03/27/23
March police chase in Edwards ends in arrest – Oregon
News | VailDaily.com – https://www.vaildaily.com/news/march-police-chase-in-edwards-ends-in-arrest/
Eagle County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to pull over a pickup truck just after midnight on Friday, March 24, that was heading west on U.S. Highway 6 in unincorporated Edwards.
“Instead of stopping, the pickup truck sped up and tried to elude law enforcement,” the Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Facebook post.
Responding deputies communicated with other deputies who deployed two stop sticks, which are tire deflation devices. While the stop sticks were successfully engaged to deflate the tires of the pickup truck, the driver continued on for about 2 miles according to the post.
04/06/23
Suspect in Centralia Robbery Arrested After Pursuit Sunday – Colorado
Eagle County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to pull over a pickup truck just after midnight on Friday, March 24, that was heading west on U.S. Highway 6 in unincorporated Edwards.
“Instead of stopping, the pickup truck sped up and tried to elude law enforcement,” the Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Facebook post.
Responding deputies communicated with other deputies who deployed two stop sticks, which are tire deflation devices. While the stop sticks were successfully engaged to deflate the tires of the pickup truck, the driver continued on for about 2 miles according to the post.
04/06/22
Two Teens Arrested After Pursuit In Lincoln – Nebraska
KLIN – News/Talk 1400 – https://klin.com/2023/04/06/two-teens-arrested-after-pursuit-in-lincoln/
The Nebraska State Patrol and Lincoln Police arrested two teenagers following a pursuit in Lincoln Wednesday night. Just before 11:00 p.m. the patrol received a report that a stolen vehicle had just fled from a Lincoln Police Officer near 1st and Cornhusker.
LPD says earlier in the evening the car was stolen from a Lincoln residence. A trooper found the vehicle driving recklessly. The trooper attempted to make a traffic stop near 2nd and Furnas Streets, but the driver refused to pull over. The vehicle fled through a dead-end road and into a field. The trooper did not follow the car into the field.
LPD was able to track the vehicle to the area of 56th and Fletcher and attempted another traffic stop. The patrol says the driver again fled and the trooper began a pursuit.
04/06/23
Suspect in Trumbull burglary arrested in Derby after police use stop sticks on Route 8 – Connecticut
Connecticut Post – https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-man-held-numerous-burglaries-around-17880746.php
BRIDGEPORT — A 19-year-old local man, charged with another man and a teenager in more than a dozen burglaries around the state, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly burglarizing a Trumbull gas station last year.
Donnie James, of Seaview Avenue, was charged in a warrant with third-degree burglary, fifth-degree burglary and criminal mischief in connection with the Sept. 12, burglary of the Alltown Mobil Gas Station on Nichols Avenue.
Police said James is also a suspect in commercial burglaries in Norwalk, Prospect, Hamden, Stamford, Shelton, Southington, Plymouth, Westport, Milford, Seymour, West Haven, Naugatuck and White Plains, N.Y.
04/06/23
LAPD deploys 4 spike strips, one pops the tire of pursuit vehicle – California
– https://www.fox6now.com/news/west-allis-police-chase-vehicle-stolen-1-in-custody
The LAPD has deployed at least four spike strips. One of the spike strips was successful and deflated three tires.
04/05/23
Elizabethtown Police arrest driver of stolen vehicle after 16-mile chase – WWAYTV3 -North Carolina
– https://www.wwaytv3.com/elizabethtown-police-arrest-driver-of-stolen-vehicle-after-16-mile-chase/
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WWAY) — A person has been arrested after leading police on a chase through Bladen County.
The chase took place after officers with the Elizabethtown Police Department received a notification from the Flock Safety ALPR cameras that a stolen vehicle had entered town on East Broad Street.
When police attempted to pull the vehicle over, they say the driver failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed in an attempt to get away. The Elizabethtown officer chased the stolen vehicle approximately 14 miles to the White Oak Community, where the vehicle struck a set of stop sticks that had been deployed by a deputy with the Bladen County Sheriff’s Department.
04/05/23
Two arrested, facing multiple charges after police pursuit – Ohio
ABC 6 News – kaaltv.com – https://www.kaaltv.com/news/two-arrested-facing-multiple-charges-after-police-pursuit/
(ABC 6 News) – Two men with outstanding warrants were arrested and are facing multiple new charges after a police pursuit in Fillmore and Olmsted Counties on Tuesday.
According to the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office (OSCO), deputies in Fillmore County discontinued a pursuit just before 11:30 p.m. as the suspect vehicle crossed into Olmsted County. OCSO deputies located the vehicle in the 8000 block of Hwy 63 S and initiated a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle fled reaching speeds of 120 mph. OCSO said deputies used spike strips with the suspect vehicle safely coming to a stop in the 4800 block of Hwy 63 S. Once the vehicle stopped, two occupants fled on foot.
04/05/23
Fairmont man arrested after leading police in 16-mile chase in Bladen County – North Carolina
– https://www.klkntv.com/nebraska-man-caught-after-high-speed-chase-near-grand-island-patrol-says/
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) – Elizabethtown Police Department arrested a man on Wednesday after receiving a notification from Flock Safety ALPR cameras he was driving a stolen vehicle on East Broad Street.
The notification came in around 12:56 p.m., and officers were able to quickly locate the vehicle and verify through the NCIC database that it had been reported stolen.
Police chased the vehicle for 14 miles to the White Oak area after the car failed to stop for blue lights, and it struck a set of stop sticks that a Bladen County Sheriff’s Office deputy deployed.
04/05/23
Police: Two teens arrested after leading PD on chase with stolen car, ramming cruiser in Mansfield – North Carolina
– https://news.yahoo.com/police-two-teens-arrested-leading-222353935.html
Two teens are facing charges after the pair allegedly led police on a chase with a stolen and rammed cruiser in their attempt to get away.
Mansfield police received a call for a stolen car at Easton’s Avalon Apartment Complex on Robert Drive shortly after midnight Wednesday. A Mansfield officer responded to the call and immediately found the alleged stolen car pulled to the side of the roadway on Eastman Street. Officer Martell attempted to conduct a felony traffic stop but the vehicle began to speed away. Officer Martell eventually found the vehicle again, this time on Mill Street, and again tried to stop it.
The car turned around toward Mansfield, where it was eventually spotted by a second responding officer. The second officer, Sergeant Schepis, followed the car onto Essex Street and eventually into a cul-de-sac neighborhood. With nowhere else to go, the operator of the alleged stolen car rammed Schepis’ police cruiser then stopped to allow his passenger out of the vehicle.
04/04/23
Driver leads troopers on 2-county chase, traveling over 100 mph – North Carolina
– https://mycbs4.com/news/local/driver-leaders
A driver led Florida troopers on a 2-county chase Tuesday afternoon driving over 100 mph.
04/04/23
Woman pleads guilty in fleeing case that involved police gunfire – Michigan
–https://www.candgnews.com/news/woman-pleads-guilty-infleeing-casethat-involvedpolice-gunfire-2047
ROYAL OAK — A woman who fled from police and whose encounter led to police gunfire pleaded guilty to multiple charges last month.
Veronica McClain, 46, of Holly, pleaded guilty March 1 to five charges dating back to an interaction with Royal Oak police in December. She was charged with third-degree fleeing and eluding, malicious destruction of police property, resisting and obstructing a police officer, reckless driving and no operating license.
McClain is scheduled to be sentenced at 1 p.m. April 12.
04/04/23
Michigan man leads deputies on lengthy pursuit – Peak of Ohio – Ohio
– https://www.peakofohio.com/local-news/michigan-man-leads-deputies-on-lengthy-pursuit
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a high-speed pursuit early Tuesday morning.
Deputies were sent to State Route 117 and 235 to be on the lookout for a maroon jeep which was a suspect vehicle from a theft offense from Van Wert.
The jeep was spotted on 117 near State Route 273. As deputies turned around, the jeep accelerated and continued toward Huntsville with a speed reaching over 100 mph.
04/04/23
Opelika man leads five law enforcement agencies on high-speed chase through threecounties – Michigan
–https://www.candgnews.com/news/woman-pleads-guilty-infleeing-casethat-involvedpolice-gunfire-2047
An Opelika man wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies led five different police and sheriffs’ agencies on a high speed car chase through three counties in East Alabama last Thursday, before he was apprehended using spike strips.
No injuries or damage to property were listed in the police release.
On March 30, Carlton Lampley Jr, 39, of Opelika was spotted by the Lanett Police Department near the 500 block of Veterans Memorial Parkway in Lanett. Lanett police officers attempted to pull over the black 2012 Dodge Charger Lampley was driving.
04/03/23
Two arrested on drug charges after leading Calhoun deputies on multi-state pursuit – Florida
ROYAL OAK — A woman who fled from police and whose encounter led to police gunfire pleaded guilty to multiple charges last month.
Veronica McClain, 46, of Holly, pleaded guilty March 1 to five charges dating back to an interaction with Royal Oak police in December. She was charged with third-degree fleeing and eluding, malicious destruction of police property, resisting and obstructing a police officer, reckless driving and no operating license.
McClain is scheduled to be sentenced at 1 p.m. April 12.
04/04/23
Tennessee man faces 11 charges after Greenfield police chase – Tennessee
–https://www.recorder.com/Tennessee-man-faces-11-charges-after-Greenfield-police-chase-50445378
GREENFIELD — A Tennessee man who allegedly led the Greenfield Police Department on a 12.5-minute, 8-mile pursuit into Deerfield last week faces 11 charges after being arraigned.
Sujay Mooss, 48, of Knoxville, Tennessee, is facing several felony and misdemeanor charges for the afternoon pursuit on March 28 that ended in front of the former Bridal Barn & Tux Shoppe on Routes 5 and 10, including: two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, vandalism of property, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, failure to stop/yield, marked lanes violation, speeding, leaving the scene of property damage, failure to stop for police, weight violation on a state highway and disorderly conduct, according to court documents. Mooss was arraigned in Greenfield District Court on March 29.
04/01/23
Two men arrested after evading police in melbourne s east– Melbourne, Australia
– https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/two-men-arrested-after-evading-police-in-melbourne-s-east/
Two men were arrested after evading police in two separate incidents in Melbourne’s east early this morning.
It is alleged a white Holden Commodore was seen driving erratically and speeding inbound on the Monash Freeway in Mulgrave just before 3am.
With the assistance from Air Wing, police followed the car to the Wellington Road exit and through the Clayton and Mount Waverley areas.
Stop sticks were deployed and the vehicle came to a stop at the corner of Webster Street and Warrigal Road in Camberwell where the driver was arrested about 3.15am.
While the driver of the Commodore was being arrested a grey Mazda CX5 with no headlights on, sped past the scene.
04/01/23
Two men arrested after evading police in melbourne s east– Melbourne, Australia
– https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/two-men-arrested-after-evading-police-in-melbourne-s-east/
Two men were arrested after evading police in two separate incidents in Melbourne’s east early this morning.
It is alleged a white Holden Commodore was seen driving erratically and speeding inbound on the Monash Freeway in Mulgrave just before 3am.
With the assistance from Air Wing, police followed the car to the Wellington Road exit and through the Clayton and Mount Waverley areas.
Stop sticks were deployed and the vehicle came to a stop at the corner of Webster Street and Warrigal Road in Camberwell where the driver was arrested about 3.15am.
While the driver of the Commodore was being arrested a grey Mazda CX5 with no headlights on, sped past the scene.
03/30/23
Driver arrested after police chase in Rock County – Wisconsin
– https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/driver-arrested-after-police-chase-in-rock-county/
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — A man was arrested after an early Thursday morning police chase across Rock County.
A Janesville Police officer attempted a traffic stop in the area of Midvale Drive and Wright Road around 12:25 a.m., according to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle fled before the officer was able to get a description.
A Beloit Police supervisor said advised that the vehicle matched the description of one that was recently stolen out of Beloit, as well as that the possible driver being Cory Bendorf Sasseen.
03/30/23
Charges: New Prague man stole car used in pursuit from woman who gave him a ride – Southern Minnesota News – Minnesota
A man is behind bars facing multiple charges after a pursuit with law enforcement Tuesday afternoon.
Christopher Glen Phillips, 28, of New Prague, was charged Thursday with felony counts of motor vehicle theft, and fleeing police in a motor vehicle. He also faces misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and driving after revocation.
According to a criminal complaint, Phillips had caught a ride from Mankato to St. Peter with a Neisen’s Bar and Grill employee, who agreed to let him stay in the car to wait for his ride when she began her shift.
04/01/23
Winston-Salem police investigate reported theft from vehicles, pursuit – North Carolina
Winston-Salem police are looking for one person after a theft investigation and pursuit early Saturday morning. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereIn a news release, police said someone called police to report a group of four people breaking into cars in the 200 block of Peace Haven Road around 3:30 a.m. Police said that person reported the suspects had fired a shot at them and then left in a Dodge pickup truck. Police said they tried to use stop sticks near Cherry Street but the driver kept going onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The four suspects all got out of the truck while it was still in drive on East 5th Street near Cameron Avenue and police said the truck rolled into the woods.
03/30/23
Beloit man hit 3 squad cars, arrested after police pursuit – Illinois
JANESVILLE — A Beloit man has been arrested after a police pursuit and hitting three squad cars with his vehicle.
On March 30 around 12:25 a.m. a Janesville Police Department officer tried to stop a car for a traffic violation in the area of Midvale Drive and Wright Road.
The car drove away after Janesville was able to get a car description.
A Beloit Police Department supervisor reported that the car matched the description of a recently stolen car of out the City of Beloit.
04/03/23
Billings man admits armed robbery charges in carjacking – Montana
Department of Justice – https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt/pr/billings-man-admits-armed-robbery-charges-carjacking
BILLINGS — A Billings man admitted to robbery and firearms crimes today after he was accused of stealing a car at gunpoint in Billings and leading law enforcement on a chase into Big Horn County, where he was arrested, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Joseph Wayne Cantrell, 29, pleaded guilty to a superseding information charging him with Hobbs Act Robbery and with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Cantrell faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine and at least three years of supervised release on the robbery charge and a mandatory minimum seven years to life in prison, consecutive to any other sentence, a $250,000 fine and five years of supervised release on the firearm charge.
04/03/23
TBI identifies reported hostage-taker killed in police standoff – Tennessee
The Courier – https://www.courieranywhere.com/2023/04/03/tbi-identifies-reported-hostage-taker-killed-in-police-standoff/
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said it has been called in to investigate a fatal officer-involved shooting during the reported hostage situation Monday morning on Tenn. 69 in Walnut Grove.
The TBI identified the man who was killed as Zachary Hoffman, 28, of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
TBI spokeswoman Keli McAlister confirmed that two people described as hostages by various other law enforcement officials were not injured, and said also that no officers were injured.
The shooting involved the Jackson Police Department SWAT team, she said.
According to a statement from McAlister, “Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 3 a.m. today, officers in Florence, Alabama, began pursuing a driver” now identified as Hoffman.
04/03/23
Pursuit ends with Milwaukee man hitting spike strips in Fond du Lac County, arrested – Wisconsin
WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton – https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/pursuit-ends-with-milwaukee-man-hitting-spike-strips-in-fond-du-lac-county-arrested/
ROSENDALE, Wis. (WFRV) – A 22-year-old Milwaukee man was taken into custody on Monday in Fond du Lac County after leading authorities on a high-speed chase.
According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, around noon, the Rosendale Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation.
The driver of the vehicle did not obey commands from the officer and took off at a high rate of speed eastbound on State Highway 23 from Rosendale toward Fond du Lac.
04/02/23
Three people arrested after trying to evade police in stolen vehicle – News 4 – Wisconsin
News 4 – https://news4winnipeg.com/three-people-arrested-after-trying-to-evade-police-in-stolen-vehicle/
Three people were taken into custody after they led police on a chase through the west end of the city on Friday night, March 31, 2023.
Winnipeg Police Service says that around 8:25 pm officers were near River Avenue and Osborne Street when they spotted a car with no rear licence plate and the front plate was hanging. The vehicle matched the description of one that had been stolen two weeks earlier on Marion Street.
As officers searched the area they were flagged down and a bystander told them a sedan was travelling the wrong way on Stradbrook Avenue. The vehicle was spotted going westbound on Wellington Crescent. Officers confirmed that the vehicle was stolen.
04/03/23
Truck thief captured in Leesburg sentenced to 22 months in prison – Florida
Leesburg News by David Towns – https://www.leesburg-news.com/2023/04/03/truck-thief-captured-in-leesburg-sentenced-to-22-months-in-prison/
A Wildwood man has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for stealing a truck from a local business this past October.
A Lake County deputy spotted the truck being driven by 35-year-old Barry Earl Wilbanks driving northbound on U.S. Hwy. 441 early in the morning of Oct. 28. The truck had been reported stolen Oct. 27. When the truck accelerated to get away from the deputy, he radioed for assistance.
Deputies deployed stop sticks near the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 441 and County Road 44 in Leesburg. The stolen truck ran over the stop sticks, puncturing all the truck’s tires. Wilbanks, continued to drive the truck even though the tires came off the wheels.
04/04/23
Teen arrested after pursuit and attempted 980288 – Australia
miragenews.com – https://www.miragenews.com/teen-arrested-after-pursuit-and-attempted-980288/https://www.leesburg-news.com/2023/04/03/truck-thief-captured-in-leesburg-sentenced-to-22-months-in-prison/
A teenager has been arrested after a pursuit in an allegedly stolen vehicle this morning.
Police spotted an Audi driving erratically on Dingley Bypass in Clarinda about 1.05am.
It is alleged the car was one of two vehicles stolen in an aggravated burglary at a property on Whyte Street in Brighton earlier this morning.
With assistance from the Air Wing, the car was followed through Kingston and the south-eastern suburbs.
Stop sticks were successfully deployed and the Audi came to a stop at the intersection of Thompsons Road and McCormicks Road in Carrum Downs.
04/03/23
Weston woman crashes, rams police cruiser during 80+ mph chase, police say – West Virginia
https://www.wdtv.com – https://www.wdtv.com/2023/04/03/weston-woman-crashes-rams-police-cruiser-during-80-mph-chase-police-say/
JANE LEW, W.Va (WDTV) – A Lewis County woman has been charged after authorities say she crashed and rammed a police cruiser during a chase.
Officers said they saw a car driven by 43-year-old Kristy Vankirk, of Weston, on Rt. 19 near Laurel Park Rd. cross the center line several times on Friday, according to a criminal complaint.
When police tried to pull over Vankirk, officers said she fled at speeds of 85 mph in a 45 mph zone until she crashed into a guardrail near Buffalo Creek Rd.
Officers said they pulled in front of Vankirk’s car, and she “rammed” the police cruiser before continuing the chase.
Court documents say she continued fleeing while driving in the opposite lane with her car’s hood hindering her view.
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