Teens' Wild Chase Ends in Arrests

0:00It's April 27th. You're listening to Tampa Bay News today, AI-powered local news. Sixteen's got nabbed by Florida Highway Patrol after a wild high-speed chase with a stolen red Honda SUV in Pinellas County early Saturday morning. Around 1.30 a.m. Trooper spotted the ride on U.S. 19 North near countryside Boulevard thanks to a stolen vehicle alert. When they tried to pull it over, the 17-year-old driver bolted, swirving into oncoming traffic before Troopers hit it with a PIT maneuver, spinning it out at countryside and village drive. All six jumped out and dashed into a nearby apartment complex, turning it into a full foot chase. Local cops from Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Clearwater Police, Canine Units, and even air support jumped in for a coordinated sweep, rounding. Everyone up quick with no major injuries reported. The driver faces heavy charges like fleeing and alluding, resisting without violence, and possession of stolen property.

1:00Four passengers got hit with resisting charges, too, including an 18-year-old guy with a side charge for less than 20 grams of marijuana. Plus three girls aged 15, 15, and 17. One 17-year-old girl walked free on the spot since she stayed chill and followed orders, wrapping this chaotic night with most of the crew, facing the music in Juvenile or a door-to-court.