What started as a routine traffic stop on Aurora's east side Tuesday evening turned into a short chase, a precision hit that spun the car out, and a foot pursuit that ended with two people in cuffs, according to police. Officers say they recovered cash and multiple controlled substances from the suspected stolen vehicle.
Police account of the stop and chase
According to the Aurora Police Department, District Two Central officers tried to pull over a suspected stolen vehicle around 5:08 p.m. near North Abilene Street and North Blackhawk Street, but the driver kept going and a pursuit began. Officers used a PIT maneuver near East 4th Avenue and North Sable Boulevard, then chased the driver on foot and took him into custody after he ran. A female passenger was detained nearby, and police said the department's Real Time Information Center deployed drones to help track the vehicle.
Police identified the driver as 58-year-old Carl Raymonde and said he had more than $1,900 in cash, methamphetamine, and over seven grams of fentanyl when he was arrested. The social media post included case number 26-124302 and noted that investigators believe there may be additional follow-up.
Real-time tech that tracked the suspect
The city's Real Time Information Center, or RTIC, ties together street cameras, automated license plate readers, and drones to give officers live situational awareness, according to the City of Aurora. Coverage from Denver7 has shown how RTIC analysts can spot stolen vehicles and guide officers in real time, which police say helps cut down on risky high-speed chases and gives ground units better information.
Seizure, case number and next steps
Police say the cash and multiple drugs were recovered during the arrest and that the case is still active. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Aurora police and reference case number 26-124302, according to the Aurora Police Department.
Local context
Aurora officials have leaned on the RTIC in other recent stolen vehicle recoveries and pursuit responses, a trend Hoodline has been following, while privacy advocates and some council members continue to debate how far the city's surveillance tools should go. See Aurora Crime Cameras Box In Stolen Ride for previous Hoodline coverage of the unit and how it has been used.
