Texarkana Texas Police Department<\/a> (TTPD), the incident occurred on Wednesday, June 3. During the afternoon, TTPD officers observed a familiar vehicle near W. 8th Street and Whitaker.<\/p>\nAs per the police, the vehicle had been reported stolen from Texarkana, Arkansas. This twin city is just minutes away from its Texas counterpart.<\/p>\n
Therefore, a traffic stop was attempted in the 600 block of South Lake Drive. The driver initially pulled over, but things got out of control shortly after.<\/p>\n
Pursuit Begins and Ends<\/p>\n
The driver allegedly sped away shortly after pulling over during the traffic stop. Officers, then, decided to chase down the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Eventually, the driver turned onto Buchanan Road from South Lake Drive. While speeding, the driver lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a utility pole.<\/p>\n
Due to the force of impact, the vehicle immediately caught fire. The driver and a passenger, however, managed to exit the car with only minor injuries.<\/p>\n
Suspect Arrested, Other Findings<\/p>\n
The driver was identified as 17-year-old London Richardson. The passenger, meanwhile, remains unnamed, but was identified as a 15-year-old.<\/p>\n
Richardson was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance. Meanwhile, TTPD officers allegedly found marijuana inside the car.<\/p>\n
After she was released, Richardson was transported to the Bi-State Jail. She was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, evading arrest with a vehicle, and possession of marijuana. The passenger was not arrested.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the 17-year-old had an outstanding felony warrant for a theft of a firearm charge. If convicted of her evading arrest charge, Richardson could spend up to 10 years in prison. Texas considers 17-year-olds adults for criminal prosecution, so her case will not be handled in the juvenile justice system.<\/p>\n
Citizens React<\/p>\n
Multiple users, some of them Texarkana residents, reacted to the incident in the comments section. Some treated this as a wake-up call for both teenagers involved, asking their parents to take matters into their own hands.<\/p>\n
Others, however, questioned why the 15-year-old wasn’t arrested. One argued that riding as a passenger in a stolen car can lead to criminal charges.<\/p>\n
The TTPD, however, clarified that this isn’t automatic. Furthermore, it added that there wasn’t enough evidence to charge the 15-year-old.<\/p>\n
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