Over 100 Pieces Of Stolen Mail Recovered After I-680 Pursuit

DANVILLE, CA — Danville police recovered over 100 pieces of stolen mail and drug paraphernalia following a chase along I-680.

Last Thursday, Danville officers responded to a report of mail theft on Meadowbrook Lane, according to a town news release. Officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield. A pursuit followed, aided by a STARR 3 Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office helicopter.

The pursuit ended on I-680 when the suspect vehicle was disabled after colliding with another car. Two suspects were taken into custody by Danville officers, with the help of the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office and the California Highway Patrol.

A search of the vehicle revealed over 100 pieces of stolen mail belonging to more than 20 victims, alongside drug paraphernalia, police allege.

The driver attempted to provide a false name, but was later identified, police said. The town did not provide a suspect name.

After being cleared from a local hospital, the suspects were booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on multiple charges, including felony evading, mail theft, conspiracy, providing false identification, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

“Great police work by all law enforcement agencies involved in bringing this incident to a safe resolution and helping protect our community,” Danville Police Chief Thomas Rossberg said in a statement.

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