After The Chase: What Happens Next?

We're following up on what happens after a pursuit ends. How did it start? Who was behind the wheel? What happens now? We've committed to following up on car chases around Southern California.

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Nov. 6, 2016: Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Violent Crash
A stolen vehicle pursuit that began in South Los Angeles ended in a violent crash on the 14 Freeway in Santa Clarita, about 60 miles away.

Nov. 2, 2016: Minivan Driver Becomes Emotional After High-Speed Chase
A minivan driver was overwhelmed with emotions when it became clear that leading California Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit at speeds of 100 mph and taunting them would end in his arrest.

Oct. 24, 2016: Hourslong Standoff Ends on Sepulveda Boulevard
A standoff after a pursuit closed part of Sepulveda Boulevard into Monday afternoon near Los Angeles International Airport.

Oct. 17, 2016: 4 Injured After Pursuit Car Crashes in Palmdale
A high-speed chase ended in a three-car crash in Palmdale.

Sept. 29, 2016: Reckless Driving Rampage in Stolen Prius Ends With Crash
The driver of a stolen Toyota Prius was arrested after speeding through intersections and narrowly missing pedestrians on busy streets in the San Fernando Valley.

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Sept. 28, 2016: Mercedes Driver Leads CHP on Slow-Speed Chase
The driver of a gray Mercedes led officers on a chase from Inglewood to the Kern County area.

Sept. 26, 2016: Officer Grabs Chase Driver From Edge of Freeway Overpass
A driver who led officers on a pursuit, smoking a cigarette and throwing trash out a window, was pulled from a freeway overpass after a standoff.

Sept. 15, 2016: Police Chase SUV in Orange County
Police chased a Toyota RAV4 through Orange County.

Sept. 15, 2016: Police Pursue Suspected Drunken Driver
A driver was taken into custody after she led police on a chase, stopping and going several times through South Los Angeles.

Sept. 14, 2016: Stolen Big Rig Pursuit Ends in Arrest
The driver of a stolen big rig was taken into custody after leading California Highway Patrol officers on hourslong pursuit on Riverside County freeways.

Sept. 5, 2016: Pursuit Ends in Construction Site Armed Standoff
A pursuit that ended at a construction site led to an armed standoff at a nearby business southeast of downtown Los Angeles.

Sept. 5, 2016: Pursuit Driver Slams Head-On Into Car at Intersection
A woman was taken into custody late Sunday evening following a pursuit that included a head-on crash at a South Los Angeles intersection.

Sept. 2, 2016:
Police Believe Pursuit Suspects Took Benz to Burglaries

Pursuing a Mercedes Benz from a house where a suspected burglary had been reported, police arrested three men suspected of comprising one of the burglary crews that have been targeting suburban homes.

Aug. 22, 2016:
Driver Jumps From Moving Car in Pursuit
The driver of a stolen car that led police on a wild pursuit across Orange County jumped from the moving car and ran from officers before he was arrested.

Aug. 20, 2016: Driver Leads Authorities on Pursuit Without Headlights
The driver in a high-speed chase that began in Glendora and ended in South Los Angeles is in custody while police continue to search for three others.

Aug. 12, 2016: Construction Workers Scramble to Avoid Pursuit Driver
A sport utility vehicle driver wanted in a burglary careened through a construction site during a pursuit that led to a search in downtown Los Angeles.

Aug. 8, 2016: Man Suspected in Carjacking Arrested After Pursuit
A driver suspected in a carjacking was arrested after leading authorities on a pursuit from the Norwalk area to southeast of downtown Los Angeles.

Aug. 8, 2016: Pursuit Ends in Crash With Police Car on Freeway
A pursuit through Monterey Park ended Monday morning with a crash involving a police car and the driver officers were pursuing, police said.

Aug. 5, 2016: Palm Tree Stops Driver in High-Speed Pursuit
A driver crashed over a median and slammed head-on into a palm tree at the end of a pursuit that reached speeds above 90 mph southeast of downtown Los Angeles.

Aug. 1, 2016: Pursuit Driver Crosses 3 SoCal Counties
A pursuit that began in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley Monday morning continued for nearly three hours before the driver was arrested in a San Diego County neighborhood.

July 29, 2016: Man Dies in Police Shooting After Pursuit Crash
A vehicle chase in Boyle Heights ended with an officer-involved shooting that left an armed man dead and another suspect in custody.

July 28, 2016: Police Car Catches Fire During Pursuit
After a harrowing escape attempt that left a police car in flames and the alleged getaway vehicle punctured with police bullets, authorities arrested a suspect in the armed robbery of a Bell Gardens cellphone store.

July 28, 2016: Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Compton
A carjacking suspect was dead and an alleged accomplice was in jail following a vehicle pursuit and two deputy-involved shootings in Compton.

July 24, 2016: 16-Year-Old Arrested After Pursuit
A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday after he was pursued in a stolen vehicle through San Bernardino.

July 22, 2016: Police Pursue Vehicle in San Fernando Valley
An hour-long police chase that wound through the San Fernando Valley ended when the driver surrendered without incident and was taken into custody.

July 22, 2016: Attempted Burglary Ends With Pursuit, Rollover Crash
Three men were in custody after an alleged home burglary attempt in Upland was thwarted by a resident's cell phone app and was followed by a short, high-speed pursuit and a rollover crash.

July 21, 2016: Officers Search Neighborhood After Pursuit
Officers searched a San Fernando Valley neighborhood after an early morning pursuit.

June 19, 2016: 2 Arrested After Wild Truck Pursuit in La Mirada
Two men were arrested after a wild truck pursuit -- during which officers tried to ram the truck at least twice -- as the duo ran into a La Mirada neighborhood.

July 19, 2016: Chase Suspect Changes Clothes in Family's Home
A pursuit that ended with a crash led to a SWAT search and a quick change of clothes for one of the suspects in a San Gabriel Valley home.

July 14, 2016: Man Arrested After Wild Police Pursuit on 91 Freeway
Authorities arrested a man who allegedly tried to evade police morning at a hotel in Orange County.

July 14, 2016: Wild Compton Pursuit Ends in Casino Parking Lot
After a woman led deputies on a wild pursuit in a gold pickup, ramming a sheriff's vehicle at one point, she was taken into custody in a casino parking lot after authorities blocked her in.

July 12, 2016: Police Pursue Reckless SUV Driver on South LA Streets
After the driver of an SUV led police on a wild chase, zig-zagging on and off freeways, striking cars and almost hitting a bicyclist in the South Los Angeles area, police took him into custody.

July 12, 2016: CHP Pursues Stolen Truck in Inland Empire
The California Highway Patrol was pursuing a stolen black Chevy truck in the Inland Empire area Monday night.

July 3, 2016: Watch: Men on Quad Bike Lead Officers on Pursuit
Two men on a quad bike led officers on a high-speed pursuit in South Los Angeles, at one point plowing through a grassy field in an attempt to evade officers, before they surrendered and were taken into custody.

June 30, 2016: High Speed Pursuit Suspect Arrested Months Later
Police have arrested a wanted felon accused of leading officers on a high-speed pursuit across multiple San Diego highways during rush hour, months after the suspect ditched his car Downtown and fled.

June 29, 2016: Pursuit Driver Rams Patrol Car, Injuring Deputy
A sheriff's deputy was injured when an alleged car thief being pursued by authorities rammed her driver-side door as she was stepping out of her cruiser, pinning her leg.

June 28, 2016: Officers Pursue Stolen Car on LA Freeways
The driver of a reportedly stolen vehicle led Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit in the northern San Fernando Valley before fleeing on foot into a neighborhood near Griffith Park.

June 26, 2016: Bonsall Man Arrested After Pursuit From Long Beach
Traffic on the southbound Interstate 15 in Fallbrook was briefly interrupted Sunday when a pursuit came down the freeway.

June 25, 2016: Police Ram Sedan in Anaheim Pursuit
Police rammed a sedan in a brief Orange County pursuit.

June 19, 2016: Police Detain 2 Women, 1 Man Following Stolen Fiat Pursuit
Police detained two women and one man following a stolen Fiat pursuit in Southern California.

June 10, 2016: Man Arrested After Police Chase on Freeway
A man was arrested after being accused of stealing a Honda Accord before leading officers on a car chase across multiple Los Angeles freeways and streets, followed by a foot chase.

June 8, 2016: Police Tackle Motorcyclist After High-Speed Pursuit
San Bernardino police tackled a motorcyclist after a high-speed pursuit on freeways from San Bernardino to the Ontario area.

June 8, 2016: Armed Robber Steals 40 iPhones From Verizon Store
A pursuit that began after an armed robbery in Ontario ended about 40 miles away in Downey.

June 3, 2016: Driver Leads Police on High-Speed Pursuit
The driver of a white Honda sedan led officers on a high-speed pursuit before ditching the car and taking off on foot in Hacienda Heights.

May 30, 2016: Driver Throws Objects Out Window During Chase
Authorities arrested the driver of a stolen SUV who crisscrossed multiple cities in Los Angeles County at high speeds — and at one point threw stacks of what appeared to be paper out of the window.

May 30, 2016: Officers Take Down Driver in Stolen Mercedes Pursuit
Police pursued a stolen Mercedes-Benz in the San Gabriel area before tackling the driver.

May 28, 2016: Pup Rescued After Stolen Range Rover Pursuit
California Highway Patrol officers took a man with his pants around his ankles, a passenger, and a pup into custody after a stolen Range Rover pursuit ended on the 105 Freeway.

May 26, 2016: Standoff With Pursuit Driver Ends With Swig of Beer
A driver locked in a standoff with police after a pursuit into Seal Beach Thursday morning took a long swig of his beer, then surrendered.

May 18, 2016: Pursuit Ends in Rollover Crash in Irvine
A high-speed pursuit in Orange County ended Wednesday morning in a rollover crash.

May 17, 2016: SUV Pursuit Ends at Dog Park
Police were pursuing an SUV in the Valley area after reports came in of a man with a gun, police said.

May 17, 2016: Pursuit Driver Runs From Car After Anaheim Crash
A man was taken into custody after a crash that followed a pursuit in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

May 15, 2016:
Chase Standoff Shuts Down 110 Freeway
A police pursuit that ended in a bizarre standoff on the northbound 110 shut down lanes on both sides of the freeway.

May 10, 2016:
Driver in Mercedes Pursuit Due in Court
The arraignment of a man who led police on a televised pursuit from behind the wheel of a Mercedes last week was postponed.

May 6, 2016: Driver Arrested After Hourslong Pursuit, Standoff on Freeway
A man driving a Mercedes led police on a pursuit on the 91 Freeway, swiping several cars along the way before ending with a standoff.

May 5, 2016:
Man Arrested After Freeway Standoff Ends Pursuit
A man was arrested after barricading himself in his car on a freeway in a standoff after a pursuit on the Riverside (91) Freeway.

April 29, 2016: One Sought After San Fernando Valley Pursuit
One suspect was arrested and a second suspect was being sought following a perimeter authorities set up near a San Fernando Valley apartment complex. The two occupants of the vehicle were involved in a pursuit that ended near the apartment complex.

April 28, 2016: Pursuit Ends in Fatal Crash Near North Hollywood
A three-minute pursuit ended after a suspected drunken driver was killed in a crash with a big rig while being pursued by officers in North Hollywood.

April 19, 2016: Driver Reaches Speeds Up to 100MPH in Pickup Pursuit
The driver and passenger in a heavy-duty pickup involved in a police chase at speeds up to 100 mph along a Southern California freeway eventually surrendered without incident. The pursuit began when a motorist became suspicious of a pickup truck with two men driving around the neighborhood.

April 13, 2016: Search Leads to Rooftop After Pursuit Crash
A pursuit ended in a crash and a search for at least two men who climbed onto a rooftop in a Windsor Hills neighborhood.

April 11, 2016: SWAT Tears Down Garage Door to End Pacific Palisades Standoff
An overnight standoff ended in the Westside community of Pacific Palisades when a SWAT team used an armored vehicle to remove a garage door before taking a man hiding inside into custody. Kharl Stuart pleaded not guilty to charges in the case, prosecutors said. He was charged with five counts of assault on a peace officer with a semiautomatic firearm; three counts of shooting at an occupied motor vehicle; one count of first-degree burglary with a person present; one count of grand theft auto; one count of possession of a firearm by a felon; one count of carrying a loaded firearm that was stolen; and one count of evading police. Bail was set at $3.1 million.

April 7, 2016: Burglary Suspects Perform Donuts During Top-Down Pursuit
Officers pursued a reckless driver of a convertible Mustang connected with a home burglary in a bizarre top-down chase on Southern California streets and freeways. The allegedly driver was trained to operate vehicles in the Marines.

April 7, 2016: Man Who Tried to Stab Officers Leads Police on Chase
An armed man was taken into custody Thursday after allegedly attempting to stab firefighters and police officers before carjacking a vehicle and leading police on a brief pursuit in the San Fernando Valley.

March 31, 2016: Stolen Truck Driver Leads Underground Pursuit in Perris
A wild pursuit in Perris came to an unusual ending after the suspects drove into an underground flood channel, ditched the truck and escaped in the tunnels before finally being caught hours later.

March 27, 2016: Pursuit Driver Tries to Steal Police Vehicle
A woman accused of carjacking a pickup was arrested after trying to steal a police vehicle at the end of a pursuit in the Simi Valley area. Khaianna Reynolds was arrested on suspicion of carjacking and attempted grand theft auto of a police vehicle.

March 17, 2016: Man Sentenced in Wild Pursuit
Aaron Lorta, of Long Beach was sentenced to 16 years and four months in prison for a carjacking and leading police on a wild, high-speed pursuit.

March 16, 2016: Pursuit Ends Near Sherman Oaks Galleria
The pursuit came to an end in front of the Sherman Oaks Galleria after the driver zigzagged on and off the 405 and 101 Freeways. Two people were arrested.

March 13, 2016Stolen Cruiser Pursuit Ends in Fatal Shooting
A driver in a stolen cruiser was shot and killed at the end of a pursuit from West Covina to Glendale.

March 8, 2016: Mortuary Truck Chase Ends in San Bernardino
A pursuit of a stolen truck across Inland Empire freeways ended in a multicar crash in San Bernardino Tuesday afternoon.

March 8, 2016: One Killed in Pursuit Crash
An early morning high-speed pursuit ended in San Bernardino when the driver of the stolen car T-boned another car, killing an innocent driver, police said.

March 3, 2016: Pursuit Driver Found Hiding in HoneyBaked Ham Shop
A man was taken into custody in the back room of a HoneyBaked Ham shop in Pasadena, where he tried to hide after leading police officers on a high-speed pursuit.

Feb. 29, 2016: Kidnapping Hummer Chase Suspect Charged
A man who allegedly kidnapped his estranged wife and two sons and led police on a televised chase to Newport Beach was charged Thursday with 17 felony counts.

Feb. 29, 2016: Stolen Taco Catering Truck Hits School Bus, Propane Tanker
A pursuit of a stolen taco catering truck that struck a school bus packed with children and a propane tanker in a San Bernardino intersection ended with officers opening fire on the suspected thieves, before the suspects were taken into custody, police said.

Feb. 2, 2016: Pursuit Ends With Man Punching Officer in the Face
A shirtless 18-year-old man in sweatpants led police on a chase before punching an officer in the face in West Los Angeles, police said.

Jan. 18, 2016: Pursuit Leads to Dog Mayhem on 710 Freeway
A pursuit that ended on the 710 Freeway in Long Beach left officers running across lanes trying to catch up to six pups that jumped out of the suspect's car. The woman involved in the pursuit later died in an unrelated incident when she jumped from a bus. 

Dec. 18, 2015: Suspected Mail Thieves in Custody After Wild Pursuit
A family of three accused of mail theft led authorities on a pursuit, driving in opposite lanes and narrowly missing other drivers in rush hour traffic, before being taken into custody at a gas station.

Dec. 16, 2015: Alleged Thieves Arrested After Police Chase, Crash and Search
Three people suspected of breaking into cars were arrested after leading police on a chase, then crashing in Pomona.

Dec. 13, 2015: Driver, Passenger Arrested After Stolen Truck Pursuit
A brief pursuit ended as male and female suspects jumped from the truck and tried to enter a resident's garage before police took them into custody.

Dec. 9, 2015: Cross-Freeway High-Speed Pursuit Ends After Cruisers Pin Car
A high-speed pursuit ended when officers pinned the car against a parked van.

Dec. 7, 2015: Erratic Pursuit Ends With Man Trying to Urinate on Sidewalk
Police took a driver suspected of DUI into custody after he attempted to urinate following a hour-long standoff that was preceded by an erratic police chase near downtown Los Angeles.

Dec. 6, 2015: Man Killed in Crash While Being Pursued by CHP
A man died when the car he was in crashed into an electical pole and concrete wall while being chased by California Highway Patrol officers in Garden Grove.

Nov. 25, 2015: 2 in Custody Near Country Club After Beverly Hills Pursuit
A man and woman were taken into custody near a country club following a police pursuit that began in Beverly Hills.

Nov. 24, 2015: Authorities Take Down Pursuit Driver in Atwater Village Area
A man was arrested after leading police on a pursuit in the Atwater Village area.

Nov. 20, 2015: South LA School Locked Down After Pursuit Ends Near Campus
A high school in South Los Angeles was locked down following a pursuit that ended in the area.

Nov. 18, 2015: Authorities Pursue Driver in Montebello Area Before Occupants Bail on Foot
Police pursued a vehicle in the Montebello area Wednesday evening before the driver and passengers bailed out of the vehicle on foot.

Nov. 12, 2015: Two Arrested After Wrong-Way Pursuit
Two people were arrested after leading sheriff’s deputies on a pursuit that at one point was heading wrong-way on the 57 Freeway Thursday afternoon.

Nov. 9, 2015: Authorities Pursue Driver in Buena Park Area Going 100 Miles Per Hour
Authorities were pursuing a vehicle on northbound 605 Freeway in Buena Park area Monday night.

Nov. 8, 2015: Armed Man Arrested After Standoff, Police Chase in Orange County
Police arrested a man early Sunday morning after he fired a gun during a slow-speed pursuit and began an hours-long standoff in Santa Ana.

Nov. 6, 2015: Driver Surrenders After Pursuit on Carson Area Streets
The driver of an SUV surrendered to police after leading them on a pursuit in which he ran through neighborhood stop signs and nearly struck other drivers in the Carson area Friday.

Nov. 5, 2015: Driver Dead Following Pursuit in Long Beach
A driver died Thursday after leading officers on a pursuit and fleeing on foot in Long Beach, police said.

Nov. 2, 2015: NB 15 Freeway Reopens Near Barstow After Pursuit
The driver of a big rig cab was taken into custody Monday morning after leading officers on a pursuit that temporarily shut down the northbound 15 Freeway between Victorville and Barstow, the California Highway Patrol said.

Nov. 1, 2015: Brief DUI Driver Pursuit Ends in North Hollywood
A brief pursuit with an alleged DUI driver ended in arrest in North Hollywood Sunday night, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Oct. 26, 2015: Pursuit Driver Arrested in Corvette Stolen From Dealership
Police pursued a stolen white Corvette in Riverside after it was taken from a dealership in Culver City on Monday night, according to the Culver City Police Department.

Oct. 25, 2015: Authorities Terminate Pursuit After Driver Travels on Surface Streets, Freeways for Three Hours
Authorities called off a three-hour pursuit after chasing a driver traveling on surface streets and several freeways, and at times was driving on the wrong side of the road, nearly hitting cars Sunday night.
Police Arrest Driver Who They Let Slip Away After Nearly 3-Hour Pursuit

Oct. 25, 2015: Freeway Pursuit Ends Near USC
A driver led authorities on a pursuit in the East Los Angeles area Saturday night, traveling at 80 miles per hour at times on the freeway, before coming to a stop near University of Southern California.

Oct. 23, 2015: Suspected Teen Burglars Trapped After Pursuit Ends in Rollover Crash in Rancho Palos Verdes
Teenage burglary and auto theft suspects led sheriff's deputies on a brief pursuit through Rancho Palos Verdes that ended in a rollover crash Friday morning, trapping the occupants inside the car, officials said.

Oct. 21, 2015: Stolen Car Pursuit Ends in a Crash on the 110 Freeway in Downtown LA
A stolen vehicle pursuit ended with the driver hitting at least one driver on the 110 Freeway in downtown LA.

Oct. 20, 2015: Driver Arrested After Pursuit Ends in Police Station Parking Lot
The driver of a pickup truck in a high-speed pursuit was arrested Tuesday when he pulled into the parking lot of a police station in Pomona.

Oct. 17, 2015: Pursuit Ends on 110 Freeway After Exceeding Speeds of 100 MPH
Police pursued a female driver in a Volkswagen Beetle from Riverside to the Carson area before she had a cigarette and then surrendered to the CHP. The suspect was identified as Kasi Renee Sawyers,42, from Long Beach, according to a CHP news release. She faces charges including fleeing police and DUI. On 10-17-2015, officers from the Riverside Police Department responded to reports of a domestic disturbance. Officers tried to conduct a traffic stop on Sawyers, but she allegedly refused to stop her vehicle and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, Sawyers was in contact with family members via cellphone and was stating that she had a gun and also related she wanted to commit "suicide by cop," the CHP said.

Oct. 15, 2015: Three in Custody After 210 Fwy Pursuit Ends in Pasadena
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department officials are promising that an investigation will be launched after aerial footage showed a sheriff's deputy being punched at the end of a pursuit.

Oct. 12, 2015: Pursuit Ends in Crash in Garden Grove
The driver of a possibly stolen vehicle led authorities on a pursuit that ended in a crash in Garden Grove, officials said.

Oct. 7, 2015: Driver Taken Into Custody Near Hawthorne After High-Speed Pursuit
A driver led authorities on a high-speed pursuit, reportedly almost striking a police cruiser, before it ended in the El Segundo area.

Oct. 6, 2015: Pursuit Ends in Officer-Involved Shooting in Maywood
A driver was shot and wounded by police following a brief pursuit Tuesday in Maywood.

Oct. 5, 2015: CHP Takes Driver Into Custody on Freeway Exit
Authorities took a driver into custody on a 10 Freeway exit ramp in the Mid City area.

Oct. 2, 2015: Police Pursuit Turns Into Standoff at In-N-Out
A slow-speed pursuit ended Friday night with a standoff and arrest of the driver of a white car in the parking lot of an In-N-Out restaurant in the San Fernando Valley.

Oct. 1, 2015: SUV Pursuit Driver Cuts Across Lawn, Slams Into Parked Car
A driver cut across a lawn and crashed into a car in front of a home during a pursuit on freeways and streets in the Mid City area.

Sept. 28, 2015: Pursuit Crash Leaves Four Hurt, Driver Runs Off in Azusa
A stolen car pursuit ended with the driver crashing into three vehicles, injuring four people, before the driver ran, police said.

Sept. 27, 2015: Driver Leads Police on Pursuit With Wife, Kids in Car
A family was transported to a hospital after they led police on a short pursuit that ended in a crash in El Monte.

Sept. 26, 2015: Pursuit Crash in Anaheim Closes Street
A pursuit with authorities in Orange County came to an intense end when the driver crashed.

Sept. 26, 2015: SUV Crashes on 101 Freeway After Police Chase
An SUV suspected of being involved in a shooting crashed into two vehicles on the 101 Freeway, police said.

Sept. 26, 2015: Police Pursuit Ends With Violent Crash in Van Nuys
A reported stolen vehicle pursued by police crashed into several vehicles injuring the passengers, police said.

Sept. 25, 2015: Police Spin Out SUV, Ending High-Speed Freeway Chase
Police spun out a Nissan Armada in a construction zone on the Golden State (5) Freeway, ending a pursuit near San Clemente.

Sept. 25, 2015: Pursuit Ends After Crash Into Pacoima Home
The pursuit of a stolen car ended afer the driver crashed into a home in Pacoima.

Sept. 23, 2015: Pursuit Ends in Standoff in Ventura Area
A driver led police on a pursuit in the Ventura area.

Sept. 23, 2015: Police Arrest Man Sought in Fatal Santa Ana Hit-and-Run
Police arrested a man sought in a hit-and-run collision that killed a 25-year-old father in Santa Ana.

Sept. 23, 2015: Police Departments Using New Tech to Replace High-Speed Pursuits
Across the country, police are using a novel technology to decrease the dangers of car chases that put thousands of people at risk.

Sept. 23, 2015: Two Officers Rescued After Pursuit Crash in South LA
Two police officers were rescued from their patrol car after crashing during a pursuit in South Los Angeles.

Sept. 18, 2015: Deputy Shoots at Wrong-Way Driver From Helicopter
A sheriff's deputy in a helicopter shot and killed a suspected home invasion robber who led authorities on a 100-mph chase, at least part of it the wrong way, on a Southern California freeway.

Sept. 11, 2015: Driver Allegedly Shot CHP Officer, Fled in High-Speed Pursuit
A California Highway Patrol officer was shot during a traffic stop in West Covina, before the driver led other officers on a 30-minute pursuit that ended in a dirt lot in Fontana.

Sept. 10, 2015: Man Arrested in Compton After Hiding Out After Pursuit
A man was captured after hiding out in a yard in Compton after leading police on a pursuit.

Sept. 10, 2015: Carjacker Shot by Deputies After Hostage Situation in BBQ Restaurant
An armed carjacking suspect was shot and killed by deputies who raided a crowded Downey barbecue restaurant where the man had taken hostages after a high-speed chase across Los Angeles.

Sept. 8, 2015: Driver in Custody After Pursuit on 10 Freeway
A man was taken into custody after a brief search in a neighborhood following a pursuit on the 10 Freeway in the San Gabriel Valley.

Sept. 8, 2015: Suspect Crashes Into Building After Police Pursuit in Downtown LA
Police arrested a woman who led officers on a pursuit and crashed into the wall of downtown Los Angeles building.

Sept. 2, 2015: Search for Burglary Suspect in Off-Road Pursuit Called Off
A search was called off for a driver after a freeway chase that turned into an off-road pursuit east of Los Angeles.

Sept. 1, 2015: Stolen Car Driver Arrested After Pursuit
A man driving a stolen car was taken into custody after leading sheriff's deputies on a slow-speed pursuit.

Sept. 1, 2015: Driver Leads Police on Pursuit in Santa Fe Springs
A driver led police on a slow-speed pursuit in the Santa Fe Springs area.

Sept. 1, 2015: Three Deputies Face Criminal Charges in Horseback Pursuit Takedown
Three Southern California sheriff's deputies will face criminal charges in the beating of a man after he tried to escape on horseback in a high desert chase captured by NewsChopper4, District Attorney Michael Ramos said.

Aug. 30, 2015: Crash After Pursuit in Gardena Leaves 2 Dead, 1 Injured
Two people were killed in a crash after a high-speed pursuit that originated in Compton, where officers attempted to break up a street racing "side show."

Aug. 26, 2015: Dancing Woman Taunts Officers After Pursuit
A 25-year-old woman was arrested after breaking into a dance and taunting officers at the end of a pursuit near downtown Los Angeles.

Aug. 21, 2015:
Driver Injured in San Bernardino County Pursuit
A driver was injured after a police officer struck him with his vehicle at the end of a wild pursuit that began in Colton and ended about three miles away in San Bernardino.

Aug. 13, 2015: Police Pursuit of Attempted Murder Suspect Ends With Crash
A murder suspect who fled from police was seriously injured after crashing his vehicle on the 210 Freeway early Thursday morning, police said.

Aug. 13, 2015: Deputy Fatally Shoots Pursuit Suspect in Hemet
A man who lead deputies on brief pursuit was fatally wounded after he was shot by authorities in Hemet.

Aug. 11, 2015: $5,000 Worth of Diesel Fuel Found in Stolen Box Truck After Pursuit Crash
About $5,000 worth of diesel fuel was recovered from a stolen box truck after its driver slammed into a freeway barrier at the end of a pursuit east of downtown Los Angeles.

Aug. 10, 2015: Driver Crashes Into Freeway Barrier, Flees Stolen Box Truck After Pursuit
A driver in a stolen box truck led authorities on a freeway pursuit before bailing out on foot and hiding in a nearby neighborhood.

Aug. 9, 2015: Raw Video: Car Without Tire Grinds to Stop After Pursuit
Police pursued the driver of a car missing a tire Sunday afternoon on freeways in southern Los Angeles County and into the Cajon Pass, about 70 miles from where the pursuit started.

Aug. 9, 2015: Driver Leads Police on Pursuit, Dumps Out Jewelry From Car
A driver led police on a pursuit in Bellflower while dumping out jewelry out of the car window.

Aug. 9, 2015: Three Arrested After Pursuit Ends Near Naval Weapons Station
Three people were taken into a custody after a pursuit that ended in Seal Beach.

Aug. 7, 2015:
Attempted Armed Robbery Suspects Lead Police on Pursuit
Four suspects were detained after leading police on a pursuit in North Hollywood.

Aug. 6, 2015: Shots Fired at End of Pursuit in Southern LA County
Shots were fired at the end of a pursuit.

Aug. 6, 2015: Trucking Company Evacuated for Search After High-Speed Pursuit
A pursuit that began after homeowners noticed someone trying to pry open their window led to  evacuations and a search at a business near a busy freeway interchange.

Aug. 5, 2015: Officers Pin Car in Glendale Cul-de-Sac
Officers rammed into a vehicle and left the driver with no place to go at the end of a pursuit in Glendale.

Aug. 4, 2015: Driver Arrested After Pursuit in South El Monte
A driver of a stolen car was arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit on surface streets in South El Monte on Tuesday night, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials said.

July 23, 2015: Police Pursuits on the Rise in LA
The number of car chases is on the rise in Los Angeles.

July 23, 2015:
Driver, Passenger in Custody Following Pursuit
Two people were taken into custody after leading police on a high-speed pursuit on surface streets.

July 20, 2015: Slow-Speed Chase Ends With Arrest
Police pursued a slow-speed driver in the Inland Empire. Driving at speeds between 20 and 30 mph, the driver started evading officers on the streets of San Bernardino. Gabriel Michael Villalobos, 42, faces charges in the case, according to Lt. Rich Lawhead, a San Bernardino Police Department spokesman. The suspect had an arrest warrant as a parolee at large and was in possession of a stolen vehicle, evading arrest. The initial stop was for an unregistered vehicle.

July 17, 2015: Target Store Evacuated as Police Chase Suspects
Customers at a Target in South Gate were rushed out of the store following a police chase that ended there.

July 13, 2015: Prius Plummets Off Cliff During Pursuit Near Beach
A man who attempted to evade police during a traffic stop was injured when he drove off a 300-foot cliff in San Pedro Monday night, authorities said.

July 14, 2015: Prius Plummets Off Cliff During Pursuit
A man who tried to evade police fell off a cliff and suffered broken bones.

July 10, 2015:
Passenger in Fleeing Car Struck After Pursuit
A passenger in a car fleeing police in a chase in Anaheim jumped out of the car and was hit by his suspected accomplice.
Driver, Passenger in Anaheim Pursuit Identified

July 9, 2015: Trial Ordered for Man Accused in Violent Carjacking, Pursuit
A judge ordered a trial for man who was shot by police after a high-speed car chase in February during which he allegedly held a woman at gunpoint and stole her car appeared in court.

July 8, 2015:
Pursuit Ends in Crash That Injures Motorist
A suspected purse snatcher fleeing police in a white Infiniti with paper plates crashed into another motorist, injuring him, and ending the chase when the suspect's getaway car stopped in front of a driveway in an upscale Studio City neighborhood.

July 7, 2015: Freeway Chase Ends in Spinout in Antelope Valley
A man suspected of slamming his pickup truck into his neighbor's home, injuring a girl inside, was taken into custody after leading officers on a pursuit through north Los Angeles County. The driver, identified by authorities as James Edgar McKie, 49, was charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, DUI causing bodily injury, and reckless evading, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Department online booking records.

July 3, 2015: Driver Surrenders After Multi-County Pursuit
A driver wanted in connection with "reckless driving" led police on a pursuit through several Southern California counties before he surrendered in a parking lot.

July 3, 2015: Motorcyclist Dies in High-Speed Pursuit in Orange County
A motorcyclist died after crashing during a high speed pursuit that ended in the city of Orange early Friday. The motorcyclist was identified as Brian Thomas, 51, of Landers, California, according to the Orange County Coroner's Office.

July 2, 2015: 2 Hurt When Car Crashes in Inland Empire Pursuit
Two people were hurt after a suspected DUI driver ploughed into several cars in Rancho Cucamonga while fleeing from police.

June 30, 2015: Three-County Pursuit Tops 100 MPH
A driver was arrested on suspicion of felony evasion after a pursuit that reached 110 mph across three counties. The driver, identified as Carlos Edgar Robles, ran out of gas and surrendered near Del Mar. Arraignment was scheduled for Monday, July 6.

June 26, 2015: Motorcyclist Surrenders After High-Speed Chase
A motorcyclist took off his helmet and sat on a K-Rail before surrendering to police on a freeway offramp in Corona on Thursday after a high-speed chase that spanned two Southern California counties on freeways after dark.
Motorcyclist in High-Speed Chase ID'd

June 25, 2015:Pursuit Driver Runs Inside Home
A pursuit driver surrendered to police after an hourslong standoff that forced evacuations at a home in Sylmar.

June 24, 2015: Biker Killed in Hydrant Crash During Pursuit
A brief high-speed pursuit of a man suspected of firing a handgun early Wednesday in the San Fernando Valley ended when he crashed into a fire hydrant and died.

June 23, 2015: Driver Surrenders After High-Speed Pursuit in Fontana
The driver of a stolen vehicle and a passenger surrendered to authorities Tuesday morning after leading officers on a high-speed pursuit on a Southern California highway and through city streets.

June 20, 2015: Alleged Drunken Driver Crashes in Monterey Park Pursuit
An allegedly drunken driver led police on a mile-long pursuit in Monterey Park early Saturday morning before crashing into a guardrail, authorities said.

June 19, 2015: Two-Hour Minivan Pursuit Ends in Gunfire
Officers opened fire at two locations during the two-hour pursuit of an armed man whose minivan produced a trail of sparks after its tires were destroyed by spike strips.

June 17, 2015: Raw Video: Driver in Pursuit Goes Off-Road
A reckless driver led police on a dangerous high-speed pursuit in rush hour traffic Wednesday, crossing into opposite lanes and nearly hitting pedestrians in a crosswalk before he was boxed in by officers.

June 17, 2015: Driver Found Hiding in Airport Bathroom After Pursuit
Police found a driver hiding in an airport bathroom after a high-speed chase ended in Fullerton early Wednesday.
Driver Found Hiding in Airport Bathroom After Pursuit ID'd

June 16, 2015: Man Sought After Pursuit Crash That Hurt Passenger
Police were searching for a man who ran away after a pursuit ended in a crash off a freeway embankment that injured his female passenger early Tuesday in Garden Grove.

June 14, 2015: Driver in Pursuit Surrenders at LAPD Station
A driver wanted for murder drove himself to an LAPD station to surrender Sunday after leading officers on a short pursuit in San Pedro.
Murder Suspect Who Surrendered After Pursuit ID'd 

June 13, 2015: Minivan Driver in Custody After Pursuit
The driver of a minivan carrying three children was taken into custody Saturday night after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit in Southern California. The driver, identified by authorities as 35-year-old Kevin Hromin, faces charges of kidnapping, evading police, hit-and-run, resisting arrest, child endangerment, criminal threats, DUI and other crimes, according to a criminal complaint. NBC4 is attempting to confirm reports that the people in the minivan with the suspect were family members.

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