2 teens charged after car robbery, police chase that ended in crash into bus

Published
June 23, 2026
Location
Memphis, Alabama
Aloha Avenue near South Perkins Road
Incident type
Crash, Pursuit, Robbery

Summary

Police Pursuit Crash Memphis Alabama in Memphis, Alabama: Two Memphis teens allegedly robbed a man at knife point on Devel Street in the Parkway Village area on Saturday, June 20, just after 6:30 a.m., stealing his Honda Accord. Later that day, just before 1:30 p.m., officers spotted the stolen Honda Accord near Winchester and South Perkins Road and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped off, leading police on a chase. The chase ended when the driver, identified as 18-year-old Romann Luster, crashed into a building and then a bus on Aloha Avenue near South Perkins. The 15-year-old passenger was also taken into custody; Luster was charged with theft of property, reckless driving, evading arrest, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romann Luster Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

2 teens charged after car robbery, police chase that ended in crash into bus

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