Suspect arrested after CHP pursuit through Ventura, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties
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Key Points:
- A suspect was arrested after leading California Highway Patrol officers on a lengthy pursuit through multiple Southern California counties on Sunday.
- The chase began in Ventura County over an alleged traffic infraction before being handed to CHP, who clarified the suspect was wanted for evading, not attempted murder as initially reported.
- The pursuit covered several freeways including the 101, 134, 210, 215, and 15, with the suspect driving through areas such as Pasadena, Inland Empire, Ontario, Fontana, Wrightwood, Victorville, and Hesperia.
- The suspect slowed down significantly while driving through San Bernardino County, traveling at speeds up to 45 mph on the southbound 15 Freeway.
- The suspect was arrested without incident near Hodge Road on the 15 Freeway in Barstow after CHP lost helicopter surveillance due to refueling and connection issues.
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