Suspect With Multiple Warrants Says I'm Sorry After Arrest for Reckless Police Pursuit

Niagara Falls Police were assigned to routine patrol around 6:40pm on August 13th when they observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Lockport Street and Ontario Avenue. Officers clearly observed the driver of the vehicle and identified him as Trevor Thompson. Officers were aware that Thompson had 3 active warrants for his arrest.

Officers did get behind the vehicle and activated lights and sirens, attempting to initiate a traffic stop at Lockport Street and Niagara Avenue. At that time, Thompson continued to travel westbound onto Niagara Avenue, towards, 11th Street, and did not stop.

While following behind Thompson, officers observed his driving to be reckless as he failed to stop for police, drove at an unreasonable rate of speed down a residential roadway with multiple civilians outdoors, and attempted to evade police. After a few moments, Thompson did turn right onto 11th Street from Niagara Avenue where he traveled across the opposite lane of traffic and over a curb, at which point he stopped the vehicle on the sidewalk.

Officers approached the vehicle and made contact with Thompon. He exited the vehicle and was placed into police custody.

While on scene, Thompson said multiple times, “I was just going back to the shop . . . I’m sorry.” A tow was requested for the vehicle as it was parked illegally on the sidewalk and obstructing pedestrian travel.

Thompson was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. He was processed for his three active warrants as well.

Suspect With Multiple Warrants Says I'm Sorry After Arrest for Reckless Police Pursuit