Four teens were arrested on carjacking charges following a high-speed chase down highways 242/680 Sunday – the four breaking and running from a reportedly carjacked vehicle after failing to make a turn and crashing into a tree at the Gregory Lane offramp.
The incident began to attract attention shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday when a vehicle reportedly carjacked in Antioch earlier in the day was spotted heading west on Highway 4.
Police officers slid in behind the vehicle when it accelerated to speeds topping 100 mph as it headed south on Highway 242 and 680, ultimately coming to a halt after the crash on the Gregory Lane offramp – the four men aboard the vehicle bailing out and running from officers on foot into the Courtyard Shopping Center.
Three of the teens attempted to hide in nearby businesses, police said. The driver was captured with the assistance of a Contra Costa County Sheriff Office K-9 as he fled along the rear of the shopping center and refused to stop after being given several commands. He suffered minor injuries from the apprehension.
None of the four were injured during the collision, according to police. No citizens or officers were injured during this incident. The suspects were all determined to be between 15 to 16 years of age.
I’m sick and tired of crime. High speed chases put a lot of innocent people at risk, and keeping in mind that it’s the weekend before Thanksgiving… more people than usual shopping. They can give these idiots the death penalty. Anything to take them off the roads, for the safety and security of others.
“They can give these idiots the death penalty. Anything to take them off the roads, for the safety and security of others.” I have to disagree. A high-speed pursuit is a difficult choice as it can endanger innocent bystanders, but I believe that the majority of these officers are trying to keep us safe.