Stolen police cruiser leads cops on wild chase through streets of Sacramento
A homeless Sacramento man is facing numerous felony charges after allegedly stealing a police cruiser and leading officers on a chase Friday that ended only after dozens of officers responded near Lodi.
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Metro Stolen police cruiser leads cops on wild chase through streets of Sacramento By Daniel Farr Published June 19, 2026, 9:53 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A homeless Sacramento man is facing numerous felony charges after allegedly stealing a police cruiser and leading officers on a chase Friday that ended only after dozens of officers responded near Lodi. The incident began around 12:30 p.m. when Sacramento police responded to reports of vandalism near Marysville Boulevard and South Avenue. A caller stated that a homeless man launched an unprovoked assault by throwing a bucket at her vehicle’s tire and then chasing her while brandishing a large stick, KCRA reported.
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