Stolen vehicle tracked from Redlands to Mexican border; two arrested

REDLANDS, Calif. — A vehicle reported stolen from a Redlands hotel was tracked more than 180 miles to the Mexican border this week, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of firearms and suspected drug evidence, according to the Redlands Police Department.

The vehicle was reported stolen Monday morning, July 13, from a hotel in the 1700 block of Orange Tree Lane.

Police said Automated License Plate Recognition camera records showed the vehicle traveling through Thermal and Brawley toward the Mexican border. Redlands investigators contacted the Calexico Police Department, which intercepted the vehicle and took two people into custody.

Authorities said officers found two firearms and evidence of drug sales inside the stolen vehicle. Redlands detectives later served a search warrant at the suspects' hotel room in Redlands and recovered additional evidence.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Police investigate unusual alley collision

Police are investigating a collision that left a man seriously injured after determining the driver who ran over him in a dark alley was unaware the collision had occurred.

The investigation began Sunday, July 12, after emergency room staff notified police that a man had arrived with major injuries from a collision that had never been reported.

Surveillance video from a nearby business showed the victim, wearing dark clothing, lying in a darkened alley near Colton Avenue and Orange Street when he was run over by a truck pulling an equipment trailer. Police said the driver continued without stopping, but investigators later determined the driver had not seen the victim and was unaware a collision had occurred. A nearby business discovered the injured man and called an ambulance.

Driver crashes into Redlands Unified offices after medical emergency

A driver suffered an apparent medical emergency before crashing into the Redlands Unified School District offices at Lugonia Avenue and Orange Street shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 15.

Redlands Fire Department paramedics treated the driver at the scene before transporting him to a hospital. No additional injuries were reported.

Business burglary arrests

Three people were arrested on suspicion of burglary and outstanding warrants at a business in the 300 block of Iowa Street. Police say the owner of a business reportedly watched the suspects trying to break in through a live video feed around 1:30 a.m. Monday. One suspect also was arrested on suspicion of drug possession.

Other incidents

• A man was arrested Wednesday after police said he stole merchandise, threatened employees and damaged property in the parking lot of Smart & Final, 1720 W. Redlands Blvd.
• A driver was arrested following a pursuit that reached speeds of about 100 mph early Monday morning. Police said the driver failed to stop for traffic violations on Tennessee Street, led officers onto Interstate 10 and later fought with officers and attempted to bite one officer during his arrest.
• Officers safely detained a woman experiencing a mental health crisis on the Wabash Avenue freeway overpass Saturday evening after negotiating with her and keeping a safe distance. She was transported to a hospital for evaluation.