What started as a simple traffic stop attempt in Vallejo today turned into a high-speed trip across county lines, ending with a wrecked vehicle, three people in custody, and three loaded guns off the street, according to deputies.
In a Facebook post, the Solano County Sheriff's Office said Patrol Team 4 deputies tried to pull over a vehicle, but the driver took off, triggering a pursuit that rolled through Vallejo and into neighboring Contra Costa County. Deputies said the chase ended abruptly when the fleeing vehicle hit a curb in Contra Costa.
From there, the situation went from wild to worse for the people inside the car. The sheriff's office said three suspects were arrested and booked into Solano County Jail. Deputies reported finding two loaded handguns and a loaded rifle in the vehicle, which was then impounded as part of the ongoing investigation.
How this fits recent local activity
The chase is the latest in a string of Vallejo pursuits ending with guns seized and multiple arrests. In mid-February, a Bay City News Service report published on SFGATE detailed a separate Vallejo pursuit that wrapped up with several arrests and three loaded firearms recovered. Later that month, CBS Bay Area reported on another lengthy chase where officers said they recovered a firearm and arrested the driver.
Taken together, the incidents show how what begins as routine traffic enforcement can quickly spin into high-risk encounters for deputies, officers and anyone unlucky enough to be nearby.
What comes next
The sheriff's office did not release the names of the three suspects or list specific charges in its Facebook update. The agency said the trio was booked into Solano County Jail and confirmed the vehicle was impounded while detectives continue their investigation.
Booking is not a conviction, and it will be up to prosecutors to decide what charges, if any, to file once they review the case. The Solano County Sheriff's Office asked anyone with information about the incident to contact the department.
