***AIR-51 LOCATES DOUBLE HOMICIDE SUSPECT***
On June 18, 2026, while flying in support of a CHP Crime Suppression Task Force in the City of Pomona, the crew of CHP Air-51 was advised of a suspect vehicle wanted in connection with a double homicide, which had occurred in the city earlier that afternoon.
Utilizing expertise of the highly trained aircrew and the advanced capabilities of the CHP fixed-wing aircraft, Air-51 located the suspect vehicle during afternoon rush hour traffic on the northbound I-5 freeway in the San Fernando Valley.
After locating the vehicle, Air-51 directed CHP ground units to its location and coordinated the initiation of an enforcement stop. The driver failed to yield, leading officers on a nearly two-hour pursuit through Los Angeles County and into the Antelope Valley.
Throughout the incident, Air-51 provided critical overhead support, real-time updates, and situational awareness to CHP ground units and allied public safety partners.
The pursuit ended when CHP Antelope Valley Area units successfully conducted a PIT (Pursuit Immobilization Technique) maneuver, disabling the suspect vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
This incident highlights the critical role CHP aviation plays in support of field-related law enforcement operations, mutual aid coordination, and public safety efforts across California.
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📹: California Highway Patrol
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