Police were pursuing a vehicle in the San Gabriel Valley area Friday night.
Eliana Moreno and Newschopper Alpha were overhead when the chase began at around 10:40 p.m. as an Audi was moving south bound on the 605 freeway in Asuza.
Police said an officer saw two suspicious vehicles on Alameda Avenue when he attempted a traffic stop at a vehicle that failed to yield. The vehicle then ensued the chase and was going 100 mph.
A male passenger, identified as Manuel Jimenez, 26, jumped out of the vehicle and attempted to evade officers but failed. Jimenez was taken arrested and charged with evading police and weapon related charges.
In the mean time, other officers followed the vehicle that crossed local freeways into cities of South El Monte, El Monte, Irwindale, Glendora and back to Asuza.
According to Azusa Police Sgt. Jorge Sandoval, the driver, identified as Jose Magdaleno, 21, had a federal arrest warrant and was considered armed and dangerous.
The chase ended at around 11:12 p.m. on the 900 block of Alameda Avenue when the suspect and passenger seemed to surrended to officers.
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Upon the arrest, police found two children in the back of the car and charged Magdaleno with child endangerment.
A third subject, Lupita Torres, 443, was arrested for obstructing peace officers after she interfered witht he pursuit by recklessly driving around. She is currently being booked.
Police said the two males, Jimenez and Magdaleno, are documented Azusa gang members.
The incidents is still under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Azusa Police Detective Bureau at (626) 812-3200.
