Teenager detained after alleged pursuit, ‘intentionally crashes’ in Stockton

Jeremiah Martinez
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(FOX40.COM) — A 16-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly led deputies on a pursuit in a suspected stolen vehicle.

The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said that around 12:30 p.m. deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on a white Kia sedan, but the vehicle failed to yield. Officials said the vehicle was allegedly stolen out of Stockton.

Officials said that the vehicle did not stop and led a 23-mile pursuit during which the suspected driver “intentionally collided” with several vehicles along the way.

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The pursuit ended near the intersection of Hammer Lane and Pershing Avenue.

Photos shared by the sheriff’s office show damage on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Officials said the 16-year-old suspected driver had a warrant for his arrest. The teen and a passenger, who is also a juvenile, were booked into the San Joaquin County Juvenile Justice Center. Charges are pending for both, officials said.

The Stockton Police Department and California Highway Patrol are investigating the pursuit including any vehicles that were damaged in the chase.

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