An attempted kidnapping suspect is currently in custody following a high-speed pursuit that traversed Riverside and Los Angeles counties on Saturday evening, June 6, 2026. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies took the individual into custody after a chase that originated in Moreno Valley and concluded in South El Monte.
The incident began shortly after 8 p.m. when deputies responded to a report of an attempted kidnapping on Sweetgrass Drive in Moreno Valley. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement officials discovered that the suspect had already departed the area. Authorities subsequently located the vehicle, a white Prius, and initiated a pursuit when the driver failed to yield to officers.
The Pursuit and Arrest
The chase progressed west on state Route 60, moving from Riverside County into the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, the pursuit came to an end near the intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Bruin Avenue in South El Monte. The vehicle was brought to a stop following the use of an intervention technique by law enforcement.
Video footage captured at the scene shows deputies shattering the driver’s-side window of the vehicle before extracting the driver and taking them into custody at approximately 9:15 p.m. The swift resolution of the pursuit ensured the situation was brought under control without reported injuries to the suspect, the children, or law enforcement personnel.
Status of the Involved Parties
During the process of taking the suspect into custody, deputies removed two children from the white Prius. Authorities have clarified that both children were known to the suspect and were not considered victims of the reported kidnapping. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the attempted kidnapping was unsuccessful.
As of Sunday, June 7, 2026, the investigation into the incident remains ongoing. Law enforcement has not yet released further details regarding the identity of the suspect or the specific circumstances leading to the initial call on Sweetgrass Drive. Residents and those following the case are encouraged to monitor updates from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office for official developments as the investigation proceeds.
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