BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say three men have been charged in relation to a stolen car that crashed after a police pursuit on Interstate 81 in Luzerne County.
According to police, 18-year-olds Anthony Almonte and Frallen Perez, and 21-year-old Carlos Herrera Alvarez, all from Hazleton, have been charged after a stolen car crashed in a police pursuit that happened on Wednesday morning.
Police say they detected a stolen car driving and attempted to pull the car over. When the police engaged, the three fled, which led to a pursuit ending in the car crashing, and the three men running on foot.
According to the affidavit, the chase started in Schuylkill County and ended near Hazleton.
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According to police, Almonte was found near the scene attempting to hide behind a tree, along with Perez, who was also found near the scene trying to conceal himself from police.
Police say they identified Herrera Alvarez through videos and apprehended him around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.
According to the affidavit, a gun was found in the weeds by the scene where the suspects fled.
All three men are facing different charges in relation to this incident.
