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Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
Dead woman's body found in trunk of car driven by her son after police chase
Police in California discovered the body of a 51-year-old woman in the trunk of a car being driven by her 24-year-old son following a pursuit where he tried to escape authorities, police said. The incident began on Tuesday when officers from the El Cajon Police Department were called to a 'suspicious circumstance' at Motel 6, located at 550 Montrose Court in El Cajon, California. MORE: Woman caught trying to plant explosive devices at Tesla dealership The caller reported that he went to check on his mother who had not returned home after visiting her other son, 24-year-old Richard Leyva, who was staying at the motel. However, upon arrival, the caller said that he discovered his mother's body in the trunk of her black Hyundai Sonata. 'Investigators have determined that an altercation then happened between the two brothers,' police said in their statement released on Wednesday. 'Leyva got into the Hyundai and drove off, striking his brother in the process. The brother was uninjured.' MORE: Online content creator arrested after videos surface of her urinating on grocery store products dating back 4 years Police say they quickly responded to the scene and located the Hyundai when a traffic stop was attempted, but Leyva fled from the officers in the process and began to lead them on a pursuit. 'The chase ended when Leyva crashed into two other vehicles,' police continued. 'He was taken into custody after officers deployed a Taser to subdue him.' MORE: Search for man missing for nearly 2 weeks in national park intensifies Following Leyva's arrest, police began and inspecting the vehicle and ended up discovering the body of a deceased woman in the trunk who was later identified as 51-year-old Jamison Webster. Her death is being investigated as a homicide, police said. MORE: Gas grill explosion at Hawaii condo leaves 7 injured, 3 in critical condition Leyva has been booked into San Diego County Jail on charges of homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, and evading law enforcement. Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the woman's death and the investigation remains open. Dead woman's body found in trunk of car driven by her son after police chase originally appeared on
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Woman's body found in trunk of kidnapping suspect's car in SoCal police pursuit
A police pursuit in El Cajon this week turned into a homicide investigation after police arrested the driver and found a woman's body in the trunk. El Cajon Police responded to reports of a possible kidnapping shortly before 5 p.m. Monday in the San Diego County city. The caller reported the suspected kidnapper was driving a black Hyundai Sonata, police announced in a news release. Officers found the vehicle near the intersection of Madison and Magnolia avenues. The driver sped away when officers tried to pull him over, starting a car chase that began and ended in El Cajon after making a circle through Spring Valley. The driver hit two other vehicles during the pursuit, police said. No one was injured in the collisions, and the driver was taken into custody after officers used a stun gun. When officers searched the vehicle, they found a woman's body in the trunk, according to the El Cajon Police Department. There was no immediate information about a cause of death. Police have not released the driver's name. News station KNSD reports the woman was 51 years old, and witnesses said the pursuit started at a Motel 6 in El Cajon. "I just heard yelling," Ian Forbes, a guest at the motel, told the news station. "I didn't know what was going on." Anyone with information about the case can call El Cajon Police at (619) 579-3311 or submit an anonymous tip at Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
26-02-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Woman's body found in trunk of kidnapping suspect's car in SoCal police pursuit
A police pursuit in El Cajon this week turned into a homicide investigation after police arrested the driver and found a woman's body in the trunk. El Cajon Police responded to reports of a possible kidnapping shortly before 5 p.m. Monday in the San Diego County city. The caller reported the suspected kidnapper was driving a black Hyundai Sonata, police announced in a news release. Officers found the vehicle near the intersection of Madison and Magnolia avenues. The driver sped away when officers tried to pull him over, starting a car chase that began and ended in El Cajon after making a circle through Spring Valley. The driver hit two other vehicles during the pursuit, police said. No one was injured in the collisions, and the driver was taken into custody after officers used a stun gun. When officers searched the vehicle, they found a woman's body in the trunk, according to the El Cajon Police Department. There was no immediate information about a cause of death. Police have not released the driver's name. News station KNSD reports the woman was 51 years old, and witnesses said the pursuit started at a Motel 6 in El Cajon. 'I just heard yelling,' Ian Forbes, a guest at the motel, told the news station. 'I didn't know what was going on.' Anyone with information about the case can call El Cajon Police at (619) 579-3311 or submit an anonymous tip at
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Woman found dead in trunk of vehicle involved in pursuit
EL CAJON, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A woman was found dead in the trunk of a vehicle following a pursuit Tuesday in East County. Around 4:55 p.m., a caller reported to police about a possible kidnapping involving a black Hyundai Sonata, the El Cajon Police Department confirmed with FOX 5/KUSI. The suspect vehicle was located near the intersection of Madison and Magnolia Avenue where officers attempted to stop the vehicle, according to authorities. However, the driver refused and led police on a pursuit through El Cajon and Spring Valley. Suspect in Cal Fire captain's death seen on video with apparent blood, warrant says The driver later returned to El Cajon via Interstate 8, exited the freeway and crashed into two other vehicles in the 500 block of North Mollison Avenue, police said. Officers deployed a Taser to subdue the suspect who was taken into custody. When officers searched the vehicle, they found a woman dead in the trunk, per law enforcement. No other drivers involved in the crash were hurt. The investigation remains ongoing. Check back for updates on this developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Yahoo
Teen trio arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit through San Diego County
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A stolen vehicle pursuit through San Diego County came to a dramatic end early Sunday morning, resulting in the arrest of three teenagers, authorities confirmed. According to the El Cajon Police Department, the situation unfolded around 1:40 a.m. when the police received an Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) notification regarding a stolen vehicle. Officers quickly located the car and attempted to pull it over, but the driver refused to stop and led police on a high-speed chase. Due to the dangerous speed at which the vehicle was traveling, authorities said a decision was made to terminate the pursuit. However, the situation took a turn when a sheriff's helicopter began tracking the vehicle. For nearly an hour, the helicopter monitored the car as it made its way through various areas of San Diego County, police said. Eventually, the driver lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a wooden pole on Sweetwater Road in Chula Vista. The driver, who was unable to exit the car through the driver's side, attempted to flee through the passenger door but was arrested shortly thereafter. Meanwhile, the two passengers ran away, but they were tracked by the helicopter team and apprehended a short time later. All three teenagers, whose identities have not been released due to their age, were arrested on charges of auto theft and possession of stolen property. The driver of the vehicle also faces an additional charge of evading arrest with wanton disregard for safety. Two of the juveniles were booked into Juvenile Hall, including the driver and one passenger with a prior criminal history. The third passenger was released into the custody of a parent. The investigation into the stolen vehicle and its occupants is still ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
