CAR THEFT SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER CHASE, CRASH, AND STAND-OFF IN EL CAJON

East County News Service

July 18, 2015 (El Cajon ) – A vehicle theft suspect is under arrest after a chase that led El Cajon Police officers on a wild chase that ended after the suspect crashed into three parked cars.

The incident began around 6:10 last night, when officers assigned to the El Cajon Police Department Gang Street Team attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle that had been reported stolen.  The driver of the vehicle attempted to evade police by driving the wrong way onto eastbound I-8 from the Greenfield off-ramp. 

He exited the freeway at the next on-ramp, East Main Street, where officers observing the suspect from the correct side of the freeway resumed the pursuit.

“The suspect tried to turn too quickly onto Broadway and lost control of the vehicle, crashing into three parked cars,” stated Lieutenant Rob Ransweiler with El Cajon Police Patrol Division.

The supect fled on foot into a health care facility in the 1500 block of Broadway.  He ran down a dead end hallway into a break room and reportedly slammed the door closed behind him. 

“There was no one in the room at the time of this incident.  The suspect slid a large soda machine in front of the door and told the officers he was not going to come out,” Lt. Rainsweiler said.

ECPD was assisted by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office and Heartland Fire at the scene.  After approximately 45 minutes of officers negotiating with the suspect, he surrendered without incident.  He is being booked into San Diego County Jail for possession of a stolen vehicle, felony evasion and hit and run.

The suspect is identified as 33-year-old Shane Edward Hennes.  The vehicle driven by the suspect was recovered and police indicate they do not believe  there are any suspects outstanding at this time. 

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311. Individuals with information about these cases who wish to remain anonymous can call the Crime Stoppers tip line at (888) 580-8477.