A suspect was arrested by Las Vegas police after a vehicle chase ended with the driver crashing into a police car. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on their Facebook page, the chase began after officers tried to stop a vehicle in the 1200 block of Newport Street and ended near East Fremont Street and East Charleston Boulevard.
A driver in a stolen vehicle tried to get away when Las Vegas police attempted a traffic stop. During the chase, the suspect hit several civilian vehicles and caused property damage. Police are asking people to avoid Northwestern Boulevard between Eastern and Las Vegas Boulevard, Charleston between Eastern and Fremont, and Fremont between Eastern and Charleston. These areas are closed while the investigation continues, and police will remain in the area.
A suspect was arrested near Charleston and Fremont after a police chase involving a stolen vehicle. The suspect crashed into a police car during the incident. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Air Unit helped track the vehicle from the air. An investigation is ongoing, and officials may release more information about road closures and property damage, as reported by News3LV. Residents are asked to report any information to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
