One person arrested after crashing stolen vehicle into home in Virginia

VIRGINIA — A 20-year-old man was arrested Monday night after police say he crashed a stolen vehicle into a Chesterfield County home, causing significant damage and a gas leak that forced nearby residents to evacuate.

According to the Chesterfield County Police Department, officers spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen from the city of Richmond at about 10:40 p.m. on Feb. 23 along Midlothian Turnpike.

Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, activating their emergency lights and sirens, but the driver fled. Police said the driver sped away twice, and officers discontinued the pursuit on both occasions…

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