SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A 32-year-old man was apprehended by police after allegedly stealing a Sacramento Fire Department pickup truck in Sacramento on Saturday night. The incident escalated into a standoff in north Sacramento, with officers resorting to firing pepper balls into the vehicle to subdue the suspect.
The stolen Ford F-150 truck was taken from Sacramento Fire Department Station 12 in the South Land Park area around 8:39 p.m., where it is frequently used by the fire department’s emergency medical services captain. With assistance from a police helicopter, authorities were able to pinpoint the location of the vehicle near R Street and 30th Street.
The driver of the stolen truck evaded law enforcement, prompting a pursuit that involved the deployment of spike strips and a PIT maneuver by police. By 9:43 p.m., the vehicle came to a stop near Fairfield Street and Calvados Avenue in north Sacramento. However, the suspect remained uncooperative, refusing to follow commands given by police.
Shortly before 10:20 p.m., the individual was successfully taken into custody after officers deployed less-than-lethal pepper balls into the pickup truck. The suspect eventually exited the vehicle and was detained without any further incident.
The details surrounding this incident are still unfolding, and authorities are continuing to investigate. For the latest updates on this developing story, residents are encouraged to stay informed through local news sources.