Riverside County Deputies Use Grappler To End Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
Three people were taken into custody after a stolen vehicle pursuit ended when Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies used a vehicle grappler to stop the fleeing vehicle in Moreno Valley Wednesday evening.
On November 11, 2026, at approximately 5:17 p.m., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Moreno Valley Station received a report of a stolen vehicle in the 12000 block of Frederick Street.
According to a Riverside County Sheriff’s Office public information officer, deputies located the reported stolen vehicle near Towngate Boulevard and Frederick Street and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
The driver refused to yield, prompting deputies to initiate a pursuit.
During the pursuit, the Riverside Sheriff’s K9 Unit deployed a vehicle grappler, successfully stopping the fleeing vehicle and bringing the pursuit to an end.
Following the stop, multiple occupants fled from the vehicle on foot.
Deputies searched the surrounding area and located three individuals, who were taken into custody.
Authorities confirmed that there are no outstanding suspects in connection with the incident.
The identities of those arrested and any potential charges have not been released.
The incident remains under investigation, and no additional details were immediately available.
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