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Vallejo Police Arrest Suspected Carjacker After High-Risk Stop Near Six Flags

Police say a replica handgun was recovered plus suspected meth packaged for sale.

Overview

  • Officers located the stolen Nissan Maxima on the 1000 block of Fairgrounds Drive near Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and arrested the driver after a brief foot chase.
  • The victim was brought to the scene and identified the detainee as the person who carjacked them with what appeared to be a handgun.
  • A search of the vehicle turned up a replica firearm that matched the weapon described by the victim.
  • Police reported seizing about 16 to 16.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine packaged for sale, along with a digital scale and unused baggies.
  • A records check indicated the suspect was recently released after serving time for attempted murder, and they were booked into Solano County Jail on felony carjacking and narcotics-sale charges.