Early on Tuesday morning, the streets of Rancho Cucamonga played host to a chase sequence not unlike what local residents might expect to see in a big-screen thriller. However, the dangers were all too real when deputies of San Bernardino County responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at 8:08 a.m., only for the situation to escalate into a determined pursuit of the culprit, culminating in a collision. The driver in question, 27-year-old Brandon Vasquez from Pomona, had taken control of a vehicle that did not belong to him and boldly chose to lead the law on a reckless jaunt through the city streets.
The chase commenced after deputies located the stolen vehicle at Arrow Route & Haven Avenue and attempted a traffic stop. Ignoring the deputies' signals, Vasquez continued driving until an inevitable clash of metal against metal occurred at the crossroads of Euclid Street and Arrow Route, in Upland. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, in a statement available on Nixle, shared the chronicle of events that concluded with Vasquez's arrest and subsequent booking at the West Valley Detention Center on charges of Felony Evading, specifically citing California Vehicle Code 2800.2(A).
Medical personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire assessed Vasquez at the scene of the arrest. Fortunately, details on injuries or lack thereof remained withheld, shielding victims from the public eye. Deputies now seek assistance from the community to piece together the backdrop of this crime. Those with relevant information are encouraged to reach out to the Rancho Cucamonga Station directly, while individuals preferring anonymity may contact the We-Tip Hotline or visit their website to submit a tip. Deputy Paul Mora spearheads the investigation, with case number 112410439 assigned to this incident.
