All articles tagged with #suspect apprehension
A lengthy chase of a stolen big rig through SoCal ended with the suspect's apprehension as the cab of the truck erupted in flames on the shoulder of the 210 Freeway in Rancho Cucamonga. The suspect was taken into custody after ditching the truck and trying to hide out in a nearby residential neighborhood, following authorities' use of spike strips to slow down the big rig.
A citizen in Tulsa, Oklahoma, stopped his truck and tackled a suspect who was running away from police during a chase. The suspect had given a false name and fled when questioned by officers. The citizen, captured on police body-worn camera footage, tackled the suspect and held him down until officers arrived. The suspect was arrested on multiple charges, including resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Tulsa Police Department expressed gratitude for the citizen's support but advised caution when engaging with potentially dangerous individuals.