Update: 2 arrested following wanted fugitive chase, crash, standoff with Stockton police
STOCKTON -- Two people were taken into custody at a Stockton home where a wanted suspect was barricaded inside of a home.
The incident unfolded at around 2:45 p.m. at a home at 211 Carlton Avenue where a vehicle crashed into the front of the home. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, the suspect - identified as 37-year-old Rudolph Delsie - was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and evading law enforcement with disregard for public safety.
Police say it started as a high-speed pursuit for the wanted fugitive.
"I saw a car chase going down our street here. The guy was doing about 90 miles an hour," said neighbor Tracy Newton.
It's was the second time this month Delsie was involved in a police chase, Stockton Police said.
"He drove with an extreme disregard for public safety in both occasions," said Lt. Andrew Theodore.
The first pursuit happened about three weeks ago. Police say Delsie rammed his vehicle into a patrol car in Stockton and a warrant was put out for his arrest for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer.
Fast forward to Tuesday. As police tried to pull him over, he again attempted to ram into a deputy's car but the officer moved out of the way.
"We had two police officers outside our house telling us to stay inside," said Newton.
That's because after this crash Delsie ran inside his girlfriend's home and a standoff began, lasting the next two hours.
Tactical negotiators took over the scene.
"We rely heavily on the hostage negotiation team to establish communication by telephone and PA system to get people to surrender safely," said Theodore.
Neighbors heard it all.
"Get out of the house, come out of the house with your hands up," said Newton.
Including loud bangs.
"When I heard the booms, it was scary," said Cindi, a neighbor. "At first, I asked if it was gunshots, and I ran into the house because we were out on our back patio."
Police tell us it was not gunshots but flash bangs that were used during negotiations.
Both Delsie and his girlfriend surrendered and were taken into custody.
No one was hurt. Delsie will be charged with two counts of assault on a peace officer with a deadly weapon for ramming his vehicle into a cop car during the original pursuit a few weeks ago and allegedly attempting to do the same Tuesday afternoon.
After the first chase, an AR1-5 was recovered from the car he abandoned. Police say they don't know if he was also armed today.
