ARIZONA NEWS

Vehicle pursuit ends in Phoenix after troopers deploy Grappler

Jul 19, 2023, 8:00 PM

PHOENIX —  A recent vehicle pursuit ended in Phoenix after troopers used a Grappler device to stop the driver, authorities said.

An Arizona trooper attempted to pull over a 17-year-old driver of a Hyundai Coupe near Interstate 10 and 27th Avenue around 2 a.m. on July 9, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.

The driver allegedly did not yield and a pursuit ensued, with a helicopter tracking the suspect as he drove onto city streets.

The suspect was located near Seventh Street and Osborn Road and troopers used the Grappler to bring the vehicle to a stop.

The Grappler is a device mounted on the front bumper of a patrol car that deploys a heavy-duty nylon net that disables the vehicle being chased.

During a search of the car, troopers found a loaded gun, 2.5 ounces of marijuana and a scale.

The teenager was arrested and faces multiple charges, including unlawful flight from law enforcement, misconduct involving weapons and possession of marijuana.

“Interagency cooperation, consistent training and access to innovative tools allow troopers to bring potentially dangerous incidents like this one to the safest possible resolution,” Arizona DPS said in a social media post.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Comments

Comment guidelines: No name-calling, personal attacks, profanity, or insults. Please keep the conversation civil and help us moderate comments by reporting abuse.
comments powered by Disqus

Arizona News

asthma GSK Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues for exploiting drug maker...

Payne Moses

Arizona AG accuses asthma drug maker of scheming to avoid Medicaid rebates

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes on Thursday sued drug producer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for harm done to asthma patients by discontinuing a long-time product.

2 hours ago

According to a recent study, film production in the metro Phoenix area generated $29.1 million in e...

David Veenstra

2024 film projects made $29.1M in economic impact on Phoenix area, new report says

According to a recent study, film production in the metro Phoenix area generated $29.1 million in economic impact in 2024.

4 hours ago

Tucson border patrol...

Roxanne De La Rosa

3 men arrested near Tucson after fleeing from Border Patrol

Tucson Border Patrol agents arrested three men on Tuesday near the southern border, after they tried to flee from law enforcement.

5 hours ago

The Arizona Attorney General was granted a temporary restraining order after filing a suit to stop ...

David Veenstra

Federal judge grants Arizona AG temporary restraining order over DOGE personal data access

The Arizona Attorney General was granted a temporary restraining order after filing a suit to stop DOGE's access to sensitive personal information.

7 hours ago

More than 90% of Phoenix employees completed human trafficking awareness training, earning the city...

David Veenstra

Almost all Phoenix employees complete human trafficking awareness training

More than 90% of Phoenix employees completed human trafficking awareness training, earning the city a special designation.

9 hours ago

A pedestrian died after a vehicle hit her on a West Valley street Friday night, authorities said....

David Veenstra

Pedestrian dies after vehicle hits her on West Valley street

A pedestrian died after a vehicle hit her on a West Valley street Friday night, authorities said.

11 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

Asset Preservation Wealth & Tax

How to optimize the most money in 2024 tax returns

As tax season begins, getting your financials in order is important to maximize your tax return.

...

Fiesta Bowl Foundation

Join us for the 52nd annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade

The 52nd annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe returns on Saturday, December 28, at 10 a.m.

...

The UPS Store

How The UPS Store is giving back to the community

PHOENIX -- As 2024 nears a close, The UPS Store is looking to give back to the Arizona community with the holiday season approaching.

Vehicle pursuit ends in Phoenix after troopers deploy Grappler