A stolen car came to an abrupt stop when it crashed into a fence near Del Paso Boulevard and Northgate Boulevard on May 24, and police say the driver tried to sprint away before officers caught up and arrested him. Sacramento police identified the suspect as a 34-year-old Sacramento man and publicly announced the arrest in a department post on Monday.
On May 24, in the area of Del Paso Blvd and Northgate Blvd, SPD officers located a stolen car driving. A short vehicle pursuit ensued before the stolen vehicle crashed into a fence and the driver fled on foot. Officers pursued the driver on foot and quickly detained him. After a search of the vehicle, officers located a firearm. The driver, 34-year-old Antonio Servantes of Sacramento, was arrested on related charges. https://x.com/i/status/2066582201505108156
— Sacramento Police Department (@SacPolice) June 15, 2026
What police reported
According to the Sacramento Police Department, officers spotted the stolen vehicle driving in the Del Paso and Northgate area, and a short vehicle pursuit followed. Police say the chase ended when the car hit a fence, and the driver took off on foot before officers chased him down and detained him.
In the department’s account, officers identified the driver as 34-year-old Antonio Servantes of Sacramento. After he was in custody, officers searched the vehicle and reported finding a firearm inside. The post credited proactive policing and highlighted the quick response of officers in making the arrest.
Northgate corridor has a recent history of crashes
The crash occurred along a stretch of Northgate Boulevard that has already seen deadly collisions this year, including a January head-on crash that killed three people, according to The Sacramento Bee. City traffic planning documents also mark the corridor as a crash hotspot, per the City of Sacramento’s Northgate Boulevard Transportation Plan…