Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Crash and Arrest
Early Morning Pursuit Leads to Multiple Arrests and Warrants
It was around 3 a.m. when Lauderhill police spotted a stolen Toyota Tundra traveling in the area of 3100 West Sunrise Boulevard.
Suspects Flee and Crash into Another Vehicle
Police requested assistance from the Broward Sheriff’s Office aviation unit to safely conduct a felony traffic stop at Interstate 95 and Griffin Road. According to police, the driver, 22-year-old Isaac King II, stopped the vehicle, and as the officers began to exit their vehicles, he fled from the traffic stop. He shortly crashed into another vehicle. It was unclear if anyone was hurt in the crash.
Suspects Flee on Foot, Are Soon Arrested
King and the passenger, 20-year-old Terrance Thornton, allegedly got out of the Toyota and took off on foot. Authorities were able to track them down and arrest them. Thornton had multiple active felony warrants.
Arrested and Charged
King was charged with grand theft auto, fleeing/eluding, leaving scene of crash, and resisting arrest without violence. Both suspects are being held at the Broward County Main Jail.
Concluding Remarks
In this article, we’ve seen how a routine traffic stop escalated into a pursuit and ended with a crash. The police acted swiftly and responsibly to prevent any further harm to the public, and two individuals are now behind bars for their alleged criminal behavior.
FAQs
- Who was arrested and for what crimes?
Isaac King II was arrested and charged with grand theft auto, fleeing/eluding, leaving scene of crash, and resisting arrest without violence. - How did the chase begin?
It began with a traffic stop at Interstate 95 and Griffin Road, but the driver of the stolen vehicle fled from the traffic stop and shortly crashed into another vehicle. - Did anyone get hurt in the crash?
It is unclear if anyone was hurt in the crash.
