2 arrested after leading Louisville police on over 130mph car chase
An investigation into car theft and credit card fraud turned into a high-speed chase Monday afternoon. Louisville Metro police attempted to stop a car driven by Deonte Bass and Desmond Carney, who allegedly sped away from officers on I-65 North and weaved over 130mph in a high-speed chase. The car was later abandoned and the suspects fled, leaving four guns outside the vehicle and two guns inside. Bass and Carney were charged with receiving stolen property of $10,000 or more, fleeing police, possession of a handgun by a felon, and receiving a stolen gun. They were arraigned and their bonds have been set at $50,000 each. Both are expected back in court June 19.
Published : 10 months ago by Samantha Murray in General
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - An investigation into car theft and credit card fraud turned into a high-speed chase Monday afternoon.
According to arrest documents, around 1:30 p.m., Louisville Metro police tried to pull over a car on I-65 North at the Jefferson County line they believed was connected to a theft and fraud investigation based off the damage to the passenger side. When they turned on their siren to stop the vehicle, it instead sped away and left the roadway to avoid officers.
Police said the car weaved in and out of highway traffic at speeds surpassing 130 miles per hour. The driver and passenger eventually abandoned the car in the 11000 block of Summit Crest Drive, leaving four guns outside the vehicle and two guns inside, and began to run. Police confirmed the car was stolen June 2.
Deonte Bass, 31, and Desmond Carney, 23, were arrested and both charged with receiving stolen property of $10,000 or more, fleeing police, possession of a handgun by a felon, and receiving a stolen gun.
Bass and Carney were arraigned Tuesday morning. Their bonds have been set at $50,000 each. Both are expected back in court June 19.
Topics: Crime