Chicago man charged after crashing stolen vehicle into squad car on South Side
Larry Smith (CPD)
CHICAGO - Two suspects were arrested in Roseland Tuesday afternoon after crashing into a squad car while fleeing police.
Larry Smith, 18, and a 17-year-old boy were stopped by police in the 300 block of West 110th Street around 12:22 p.m. when officers saw them getting into a vehicle that was previously reported stolen.
Smith and the teenager attempted to flee when they ran into a Chicago police squad car. They both got out and attempted to flee on foot.
They were placed into custody a short time later and a weapon was recovered.
Smith was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen vehicle, and two misdemeanors. The juvenile was charged with one misdemeanor count of criminal trespass.
A detention hearing was scheduled for Wednesday.