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BBC News
a day ago
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Driver jailed for Tipton hit-and-run that killed pedestrian
A driver who mounted the pavement in a stolen car and killed a pedestrian has been Whitehouse, 43, was fatally injured in February 2021 while he was talking to a friend on St Marks Road in Tipton, according to Betts, 28, of Douglas Avenue, Oldbury, was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving earlier this year. At Wolverhampton Crown Court on Monday he was jailed for 13 years and seven months. Following April's verdict at the end of a trial Betts failed to attend, West Midlands Police said he had driven off after the crash and left Mr Whitehouse "lying in the road", before dumping the vehicle in nearby Griffiths Street.A warrant was issued after his no-show in court and he was arrested. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
CBS News
4 days ago
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Police in pursuit of stolen car near South LA
More from CBS News Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime. The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a stolen car near South LA. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
CBS News
07-05-2025
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2 people arrested after leading police on pursuit of allegedly stolen Dodge Charger through Los Angeles
Two people were arrested Wednesday morning near LAX after leading police on a pursuit of a stolen Dodge Charger. The Los Angeles Police Department began pursuing a possible stolen vehicle near the downtown LA area around 2:30 a.m. Two people have been arrested after leading the Los Angeles Police Department on a pursuit. Los Angeles Police Department The pursuit ended near LAX at Century Boulevard and Avion Drive. The two suspects inside the car fled on foot but were taken into custody shortly after, the LAPD said. The owner of the customized Dodge Charger told police he parked the car at 909 W. Temple Street. He was notified that his car had been stolen when he received an alarm on his phone. He said he had two GPS tracking devices installed in the car, and he was able to follow where the suspects were going. He said he also made several other modifications to the Hellcat that made it difficult to steal and he believes the people involved have stolen other cars before.
