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2 arrested in Gilbert after police vehicle was rammed into during traffic stop

Two men were arrested in Gilbert on multiple felony allegations after a traffic stop turned into a vehicle ramming and a short pursuit, authorities said.

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Two men were arrested in Gilbert on multiple felony allegations after a traffic stop on Friday turned into a vehicle ramming and a short pursuit, authorities said.

Javier Ernesto Enriquez Fimbres, 20, and Oscar Francisco Enriquez Fimbres, 18, were booked and remain in custody of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.

Just after 8 p.m., Gilbert police detectives attempted to pull over a vehicle in an effort to apprehend a suspect wanted for multiple alleged felony domestic violence charges.

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During the traffic stop, the vehicle rammed a police car and fled the scene, authorities said.

Officers initiated a short pursuit, which ended after the vehicle crashed near Val Vista Drive and Drivers Way.

The domestic violence suspect, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was immediately taken into custody at the crash site. The driver fled the scene on foot but was quickly apprehended by officers after a short foot chase.

Gilbert police confirmed that a patrol vehicle sustained damage during the incident. No bystanders, officers or suspects were injured.

David Veenstra KTAR.com editor

David Veenstra is a web content editor and writer for ArizonaSports.com and KTAR.com. Prior to joining Arizona Sports and KTAR, he graduated from the University of Oregon for his bachelor’s degree in journalism and Arizona State University for his… Read more

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Salvador Martinez 1 month ago

Tell that to the sweet woman who had her throat slashed and died in Charlotte NC. Public transit is just a target rich environment for these idiots.

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Charlie Hawk 1 month ago

What is the legal status of these 2 ?

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Road Runner 1 month ago

Sounds like these guys have a rich cultural heritage