Arizona Man Arrested for Theft of an Emergency Vehicle after Pursuit Ends at Goffs Road
DATE/TIME: January 17, 2025/6:56 p.m.
INCIDENT: CVC 10851(B) Grand Theft Auto of an Emergency Vehicle, CVC 2800.2 Felony Evading, PC496 Possession of Stolen Property
LOCATION: Interstate 40 / Goffs Road, Essex, California 92332
SUSPECT(S): Chase Duquette, 33-years-old of Bullhead, Arizona
VICTIM(S): Bullhead City Fire Department
SUMMARY: On January 17, 2025 at approximately 6:56 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department responded to the report of stolen ambulance in the area. Deputies located the stolen vehicle traveling west on interstate 40, at mile marker 126. A traffic stop was initiated, the vehicle initially stopped and subsequently fled west and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The driver exited at Goffs Road and was taken into custody without further incident.
The suspect, identified as Chase Duquette, was arrested for CVC 10851(B) Grand Theft Auto of an Emergency Vehicle, CVC 2800.2 Felony Evading, and PC 496(a) Possession of Stolen Property. Duquette was transported to the Colorado River Station Jail and was booked for his charges. Duquette remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a bail amount of $60,000.00.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Deputy Bryant Moore at the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department located at 1111 Bailey Avenue or call (760) 326-9200. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the We Tip Hotline at (800) 78-CRIME or via their website at www.wetip.com.
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Refer: Deputy B. Moore /Deputy J. Ramirez
Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Station
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212500060
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363
Contact
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