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Harrisonburg: Teen, adult arrested after crashing stolen vehicle into occupied police cruiser

Crystal Graham
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A 16-year-old has been arrested after crashing a stolen vehicle into an occupied Harrisonburg Police Department cruiser.

The driver and an 18-year-old passenger were located by HPD in the Skyline Village Shopping Center on East Market Street at 9 p.m. tonight.

The suspects attempted to flee the parking lot after officers started to block the exits.

The suspect first crashed into a community member’s vehicle before ramming the HPD vehicle.

The two occupants attempted to run away but were arrested after a short pursuit. Police report that the 18-year-old suspect was found with a stolen firearm.

There were no injuries to the suspects or officer.

The vehicle had been reported stolen from the Charlottesville area.

Charges are pending for both suspects. No names have been released.

HPD officers will remain at the scene tonight as the investigation continues.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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