News From Around The County
ANDERSON, Calif. — Few details have been released and officials are continuing to work at the scene of a high speed pursuit-related crash involving an Anderson PD patrol SUV earlier this morning, Sunday, Nov. 15. It was not immediately known if the driver of the car that officers were chasing when the collision happened and caused the patrol vehicle to […]
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REDDING, Calif. — Shasta County Sheriff’s officials have reported this morning that a person who led officials on a dangerous, high-speed pursuit on Interstate 5 sustained major injuries after their vehicle overturned on the dirt shoulder, just north of the South Bonnyview off-ramp. The chase began early this morning, Monday, Nov. 2, after a deputy spotted a silver 2007 Ford Fusion […]
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BANNING, Calif. — A man with at least one prior DUI conviction was arrested again for DUI after leading Gang Task Force officials on a dangerous pursuit in the Banning area Thursday evening, Oct. 22. Although the chase was terminated for officer and citizen safety reasons, Gang Task Force members eventually located the vehicle that fled, along with a man […]
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HEMET, Calif. — Authorities and witnesses say a man shot his ex-wife’s boyfriend before leading deputies on a pursuit from Hemet to Winchester Thursday morning, Oct. 15. The incident, which began on the 40000 block of Clark Dr., between San Jacinto and Girard streets and ended about 10 miles away at the intersection of Winchester Rd./Hwy 79 and Simpson St., […]
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HEMET, Calif. — A man who led Hemet police officers on a dangerous, high-speed pursuit in a stolen vehicle was arrested on assault on a police officer with a deadly weapon and other felony charges yesterday morning, Tuesday, Oct. 6. During the chase, the fleeing man reached speeds up to 100 mph and at one point swerved at and attempted […]
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WRITER’S NOTE: This is a breaking story with few verified facts, other than details gathered from official radio traffic at the time. None of the involved agencies has released any official details regarding this pursuit, crash or shooting as of this breaking story. As such, some of the facts and details could change as more information becomes available. -TM HEMET, Calif. […]
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UPDATED: Friday, Oct. 2, 2:30 p.m., See Original Story below. MURRIETA, Calif. — One of two people inside a car that led Murrieta police officers on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a spectacular rollover crash involving three vehicles has passed away, coroner officials announced today. The person who passed away was a passenger in the pursued vehicle, Murrieta Police […]
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REDDING, Calif. — A wanted parolee was arrested after leading officials from several agencies on a dangerous high-speed pursuit, Saturday evening, September 19. The chase, which began in Redding and reached speeds in excess of 100 mph, ended more than 21 miles away when officers managed to successfully use spike strips to bring the pursuit to a halt. LEADING THE […]
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LAKEHEAD, Calif. — A Bakersfield man who led officers on a pursuit from Northern Shasta County to just outside Red Bluff is in custody after surrendering to authorities Wednesday afternoon, July 29. He was apprehended after fleeing the scene of a domestic violence related shooting at a Lakehead RV park, according to officials. During the pursuit the alleged suspect, since […]
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ANDERSON, Calif. — A dangerous Anderson pursuit, which was called off for safety reasons due to the reckless driving actions of the alleged drunk driver, ended when the fleeing vehicle crashed early Sunday morning, July 5. A Red Bluff man, since identified as 19-year-old, Alberto Gabriel Alcala, was later determined to be under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently arrested. […]
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