Driver in Stolen Vehicle Chased by Niagara Falls Police, Nearly Hits Several Pedestrians

Niagara Falls Police were on routine patrol around midnight on July 3rd in the area of the 1300 block of Portage Road when their Axon ALPR activated with a stolen vehicle alert.

Officers confirmed that the alert was for a black Cadillac and the vehicle in front of them at the intersection was a black Cadillac.

Officers also confirmed the status of the vehicle in eJustice which also returned a stolen vehicle hit.

The vehicle turned east onto Lockport Street as they turned behind to follow. It began recklessly weaving between both lanes before taking off at a high rate of speed.

Officers notified NFPD dispatch and activated their overhead emergency lights along with their siren.

The vehicle failed to yield and continued to flee recklessly.

There were three other occupied vehicles that we passed along with pedestrians on the roadside that were at a substantial risk of serious physical injury due to the reckless nature of the fleeing vehicle.

The vehicle passed multiple stop signs and a red light without attempting to slow or stop.

The vehicle then started to go up the Lockport Road bridge prior to intentionally driving off of the north side of the roadway. The vehicle struck the guardrail and a metal light pole.

A black male with a black head covering, black hooded sweatshirt, light grey sweatpants, and black sneakers exited the vehicle and began to run on foot.

He jumped the fence into Nor-lock park and then fled north through the cut across the train tracks.

Backup units flooded the area and formed a perimeter.

Officers soon thereafter took the male into custody on the 1500 block of Centre Avenue.

The male was brought back to the patrol officers for a show up where he was positively identified.

The male was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. He was held for arraignment.

A search of the vehicle showed no contraband. The vehicle suffered $1,500 in damage during the incident.

A tow service responded to remove the vehicle.

Driver in Stolen Vehicle Chased by Niagara Falls Police, Nearly Hits Several Pedestrians