Stolen Sacramento Police Cruiser Pursuit Ends in Lodi; Suspect in Custody
Summary
Pedestrian Hit Lodi California in Lodi, California: A man accused of vandalizing a woman's vehicle in north Sacramento stole a marked police cruiser on Friday afternoon and fled on foot, prompting a brief pursuit that continued southbound on Highway 99 before control was transferred to the California Highway Patrol. The pursuit ended in Lodi when the suspect pulled over and surrendered. He was transported to a hospital for evaluation and later booked into Sacramento County Main Jail on multiple felony charges. Police are investigating whether the suspect accessed a rifle secured inside the patrol vehicle, noting that firearms in department vehicles are stored in locking systems.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paval | Driver | Hospitalized |
Original reporting
Stolen Sacramento Police Cruiser Pursuit Ends in Lodi; Suspect in Custody