Stanislaus County deputies use PIT maneuver on suspect during chase, 2 patrol cars damaged
STANISLAUS COUNTY – Several vehicles, including two Stanislaus County Sheriff patrol cars, were damaged in a crash that followed a chase near Modesto late Tuesday morning.
The incident happened around 11 a.m. and ended near Yosemite Boulevard and Kerr Avenue.
According to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office, deputies were chasing a suspect and used a PIT maneuver.
Two patrol cars as well as the suspect's vehicle were damaged – with the suspect ending up crashing into a fence.
Deputies said the suspect tried to get out and run, but he was eventually taken into custody.
The suspect has been identified as 31-year-old Modesto resident Roberto Daniel Acosta.
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