Watch: Helicopter video shows police chasing stolen fire truck in Sacramento

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

New video shows police chasing a stolen fire truck in Sacramento last month. The chase happened on May 18. California Highway Patrol kept an eye on the pursuit from its helicopter. The truck was stolen from Sacramento Fire Station 12 on 24th Street in South Land Park. Police made several PIT maneuvers and put out spike strips.Eventually, the vehicle stopped in north Sacramento. The 32-year-old suspect was arrested after police fired pepper balls into the vehicle to end a standoff.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

New video shows police chasing a stolen fire truck in Sacramento last month.

The chase happened on May 18. California Highway Patrol kept an eye on the pursuit from its helicopter.

The truck was stolen from Sacramento Fire Station 12 on 24th Street in South Land Park. Police made several PIT maneuvers and put out spike strips.

Eventually, the vehicle stopped in north Sacramento.

The 32-year-old suspect was arrested after police fired pepper balls into the vehicle to end a standoff.

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About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.