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CHP: Pursuit suspects still at large PDF Print E-mail
Written by Elizabeth Larson   
Thursday, 12 June 2008
LAKEPORT – Authorities have not apprehended two suspects who led the California Highway Patrol on a high-speed pursuit along Highway 29 and through downtown Lakeport on Tuesday night.


The two suspects – believed to be women – ditched a stolen Dodge Ram pickup filled with stolen items in the area of Martin Street after the chase, as Lake County News reported Wednesday.


CHP Officer Adam Garcia said CHP Officer Mark Crutcher spotted the pickup speeding at about 9:30 p.m. while it was traveling northbound on Highway 29 near Argonaut Road, between Kelseyville and Lakeport.


When Crutcher attempted an enforcement stop on the pickup, the vehicle took off, said Garcia.


The pursuit continued northbound on Highway 29 until Park Way, where the pickup turned off and headed down to Lakeshore, continuing back into town, said Garcia.


CHP was joined by sheriff's deputies and Lakeport Police, who continued the pursuit down Main Street. The vehicle was finally abandoned on Martin near Hartley, said Garcia, with the two suspects escaping on foot.


Inside the vehicle investigators found a large amount of stolen credit cards and driver's licenses, said Garcia.


While there are no arrests in the case yet, Garcia said the investigation has yielded some good leads.


The pickup, said Garcia, was stolen out of Vallejo.


The vehicle also sported metallic First Choice Abbey Carpet signs on its sides. The owner of the Danville store told Lake County News that the signs had been stolen from him about a week ago. The business' phone number had been cut off the bottom of the signs.


Harold LaBonte contributed to this report.


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written by smurf, June 12, 2008
where were the lakeport PD? They went from Park Way to martin St. and lakeport PD couldn't head them off? Guess the Lakeport cop on duty was taking an unscheduled break at his girlfriend's house, since that seems to be a common occurance in that department. High speed chase through two miles of densely populated areas for a stolen truck, yep, good call guys!
Also, nice job on letting the perps escape on foot Mr. Garcia, maybe it's time to get back on that tredmill, eh?
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written by Magnum, June 12, 2008
So Smurf you moron I guess there is just one road in Lakeport, I know there is just a one track mind on your part. You are an idiot.
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written by Magnum, June 12, 2008
By the way smurf, if you knew how to read and not be such a moron you would notice Garcia was not the persuing CHP officer, it was Crutcher, and Lakeport PD was involved in the pursuit you idiot. But I know you must be an expert on this topic as well.
Sorry but
written by Donna Christopher, June 12, 2008
its just not worth chasing a stolen vehicle at such speeds in such a concentrated population. Lakeport PD used to have a working police dog. Is that no longer the case?
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written by Magnum, June 12, 2008
I disagree.. Most times, when people steal vehicles it is because they are running from other crimes they have commited or to crimes they are going to commit. In this case it looks that way. If they just let them get away with stealing vehicles than every one would run.
wow!
written by smurf, June 13, 2008
with a handle like"magnum" you must be one tough hombre, or think you are. Most vehicles are stolen to use as getaway cars? Got any stats to back that one up? I thought most cars were stolen for parts, foreign markets and joyrides, but since our resident expert disagrees I must be wrong!

Yes, of course stolen credit cards are worth flattening a pedestrian for, or colliding with another car. For the last time kids, they DON'T chase cars in the big cities, and they have a lot of good reasons not to, it isn't because big city police departments don't understand the dynamics of criminal behavior or risk analysis.
smurf, smurf, smurf
written by gabby, June 13, 2008
Easy now smurf!! I think it's worth chasing them most of the time! These officers are trained for high speed chases. If the circumstances were different, their actions would have been different. Not everything is always black or white! Unfortunately, we don't have privilege to the same information they may have had at the time. Why are you always so critical? Is there this kind of scrutiny in your occupation? Everything turned out just fine. No one was injured. For the record there are still other departments in Ca. and other states that still chase criminals. Can't catch them all, but keep trying!!
\"Everything turned out
written by Donna Christopher, June 13, 2008
just fine." Uh, I don't think I agree gabby. Had they caught the two women,then it would have turned out just fine. Well, they didn't. I reiterate my question about the police dog. While officers are trained for high speed chases, betcha part of that training is a chapter on discretion. Have yet to see a stolen truck/cc/id more important than a human life.
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written by Magnum, June 13, 2008
So Smurf I guess LA is not a big city? And Donna maybe the K9 officer was off duty.
If this matter was not
written by Donna Christopher, June 13, 2008
worth calling in the K9 officer it sure as hell did NOT merit a high speed chase thru town. Can't have it both ways Magnum.
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written by Magnum, June 13, 2008
Do you think the chase lasted hours or what?
The chase, no. The search
written by Donna Christopher, June 13, 2008
for the culprits should have lasted a good deal longer. I would expect no less, the fairgrounds is a large piece of property with lots of places to hide. Hence the K-9 Magnum. You can work hard, you can work smart. Don't think either occured on this evening.
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written by Magnum, June 13, 2008
You just contradicted yourself, Donna. It is a large area with lots of places to hide. And Maybe the K9 officer was not home or on call.
Well, I guess ya got me
written by Donna Christopher, June 13, 2008
Magnum. I thought the K-9 police dog was capable of following a scent. Maybe your right about the K-9 officers' availability, sure would be easy for the authorities to clear that one up. Shame to have a such an indispensable tool as a trained police dog and only one person that can make use of that tool. Kinda like having a weapon but only one officer is allowed to fire it. Maybe local hunters with good huntin' dogs will form an auxillary unit to assist in such matters :wink:
It doesn\'t seem to matter
written by gabby, June 14, 2008
Some of "you people" seem to find fault in everything even without knowing all the facts. I still believe that it turned out just fine. NO ONE WAS INJURED! The police can't catch the bad guys everytime. But they must keep trying. How do any of you know what kind of search was done? Were any of you there? Why do you even care? You've already expressed that they weren't even worth chasing in the first place. Make up your mind! Contrary to what some of you police bashers think; you have very well trained law enforcement officers in your area. Be thankful and less judgemental!
As much as I love freedom of
written by Donna Christopher, June 14, 2008
speech nothing grates like fingernails on a chalkboard than the phrase "you people". Sorry you are displeased by the discourse on this subject on this site at this time gabby. Call your buddies at the cop shop and let them know your are being held against your will and being forced to read other peoples opinions - just let them know that "you people" are exercising their right to free speech. I'm pretty sedentary, they should be able to catch me :wink: Home for the rest of the day, no high speed chase necessary.
works every time
written by gabby, June 14, 2008
"You people" is also a phrase that I despise, but it sure got your attention. It is highly appropriate for the conversation. Freedom of speech is also a right of mine. I enjoy the subject matter and intend on sticking around putting in my ten cents time and again. While you are sedentary, keep in mind when your emergency arises, they will still come.
Buckle up!
written by L.onWheels, June 15, 2008
You never know when you might get rammed at 100mph in downtown Lakeport. Even if the police are trained for high speed chases, I seriously doubt Danica Patrick was behind the wheel of the pick-up truck. Scary!
Well gabby, I will give you
written by Donna Christopher, June 15, 2008
a penny for your thoughts but "ten cents worth" (did inflation render "two cents worth" moot? :wink: ), to spendy for me. The only thing I keep in mind when an emergency arises is where is the extra ammo. I look forward to new shots across the bow - but hopefully on a new (yawn) subject. Sorry you felt it necessary to use a phrase you despise - hope you didn't sprain anything while ethics bending.
ouch!
written by gabby, June 15, 2008
That sharp tongue of yours must have hurt making those comments! You obviously aren't happy about anything and don't try to be a positive influence on any subject. Fester in your own misery!

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