KREM Local News
Police helicopter tracks hit and run suspect
10:21 AM PDT on Saturday, September 6, 2008
NORTH SPOKANE—A suspected car thief is in jail following a high speed police pursuit Friday night in Spokane.
Police even used a helicopter to track 22-year-old John Luna.
KREM 2 News
Police arrest 22-year-old John Luna following a pursuit in North Spokane.
The pursuit began around 8 p.m. when an officer watched Luna crash into a car in the Garland District.
Police say Luna hit two more cars during the pursuit.
The chase eventually reached high speeds and they called off the ground chase.
That’s when the Spokane Police Department used helicopter “Air 1” to track the suspect.
The suspect’s vehicle eventually crashed twice near Shadle Park High School.
Officers say Luna did try to flee the scene, but was arrested near Hoffman and Driscoll.
Luna faces multiple charges including hit and run, eluding, possession of a stolen vehicle, and assault on an officer.
Nobody was injured in the pursuit.
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