Hijacked tow truck leads police on dangerous chase "Updated 02.29.24"

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[yoBdaBenO]

Around here the cops would have taken the driver out after striking the first police vehicle. The Tow Truck would have at that point been classified as a deadly weapon having been used in a manner that could result in death. This went on far too long resulting in numerous property damages. All of our units have an extra door key and the vehicle is not left unlocked at the scene. That is if the driver leaves the vehicle other than hooking up. I would say many will be reviewing this situation now.

 

I have seen some reference to this being some type of carjacking incident. Waiting to hear if that was the case.

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[Moose]

Has anyone ever thought this could happen to any one of our companies? Our drivers carry an extra key and lock the door if not working the truck cause turning it off on scene isn't an option with all the lights activated.

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ICE confirms suspect in stolen Maryland State Highway truck chase is in US illegally

 

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SILVER SPRING, Md. - Cesar Flavio Lanuza, the man accused of stealing a Maryland Highway Administration tow truck and leading police on a wild chase, is in the U.S. illegally, FOX 5 has confirmed. 

 

Federal officials have lodged a detainer on him.

 

It's been three days since that wild chase started in College Park, Maryland. You can still see the marks cut into the ground where the state highway truck finally came to a stop in Silver Spring. 

 

The suspect who's accused of stealing the tow truck, eluding police, crashing into cruisers and cars, is also wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 

ICE's Baltimore field office director Darius Reeves confirmed with FOX 5 on Tuesday that Flavio Lanuza is from Nicaragua, and there's a detainer against him with the Montgomery County detention center. 

 

In the past, ICE has been critical of Montgomery County for not fully cooperating with detainers. 

 

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7News rides along with local tow truck driver after stolen MDSHA vehicle makes headlines

 

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WASHINGTON (7News) — Do you remember the crazy police chase earlier this month in Maryland when a man led police on a chase in a stolen tow truck?

 

7News brought this to you live as breaking news all night as it developed.

 

Well, what about the people who drive tow trucks for a living? It's a tough job and now that case could bring up some safety concerns for them while on the job.

 

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