Deputies locate victims stolen property in vehicle after suspects lead them on short pursuit 
DATE/TIME: November 18, 2022 / 12:46 a.m.
INCIDENT: Felony Evading, Possession of Stolen Property, and Conspiracy
LOCATION: Peyton Drive and Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino Hills
SUSPECT(S): Jessica Vega, 33-year old resident of San Bernardino and Donald Sotelo, 37-year old resident of Moreno Valley
VICTIM(S): People of the State of California and confidential resident of Chino Hills
SUMMARY: On November 18, 2022, deputies from the Chino Hills Station and the Multiple Enforcement Team (MET) were alerted to a stolen vehicle in Chino Hills. Deputies located the stolen vehicle near Peyton Drive and Chino Hills Parkway. Deputies initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, and the driver, later identified as Jessica Vega, a resident of San Bernardino, failed to yield to the traffic stop. A short-distance pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, Vega and her passenger, later identified as Donald Sotelo, a resident of Moreno Valley, discarded stolen property from the vehicle onto the side of the road. Vega lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree at the intersection of Peyton Drive and Bayberry Drive. Vega and Sotelo were taken into custody, and they were not injured during the collision.
Deputies recovered stolen mail, jewelry, and miscellaneous items inside the vehicle belonging to Chino Hills residents. Vega was booked at the West Valley Detention Center for Felony Evading, Possession of Stolen Property, and Conspiracy. Sotelo was booked at the West Valley Detention Center for Possession of Stolen Property and Conspiracy.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy Brad Gomez
Station: Chino Hills Station
Phone No. (909) 364-2000
Case No. DR 222203951
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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SBSD - Chino Hills Police Department
14077 Peyton Dr
Chino Hills, CA 91709
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