The driver of a police pursuit shut down the 118 Freeway after they reportedly called 911 to tell authorities they had a bomb in the vehicle.
LAUSD Police Department initiated the chase around 8:40 p.m. in the San Fernando Valley after officers spotted the driver from an "ongoing investigation in his vehicle in the Northridge area," according to law enforcement. Police attempted to stop the driver but they refused to yield, instigating a chase.
The vehicle stopped between Tampa Avenue and Reseda Boulevard exit near Porter Ranch, where the driver was taken into custody by police. As a result of the driver's report of having bombs in the van, a bomb squad responded to the scene to investigate.
No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.
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