15-Year-Old on Probation Arrested After 16-Mile High-Speed Chase in Stolen Truck

The juvenile suspect, already on probation for a prior stolen vehicle case, was detained following a multi-agency pursuit that ended with spike strips and a collision under investigation.

• A 15-year-old, driving a stolen Chevrolet Silverado, led law enforcement on a 16-mile high-speed chase in Sonoma County, reaching speeds of up to 100 mph.
• The pursuit involved multiple agencies, including the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol, Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety, and Petaluma Police Department.
• The chase concluded in Petaluma after officers deployed spike strips, forcing the vehicle to stop, and the suspect was arrested during a high-risk stop.
• A deputy’s patrol car, with lights and sirens activated, collided with another vehicle during the pursuit, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to both drivers.
• The California Highway Patrol is conducting an independent investigation into the collision, while the suspect faces charges of felony evading, possession of a stolen vehicle, and probation violation.

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