Driver of Stolen Vehicle Reportedly Arrested After Police Pursuit in Garden Grove
GARDEN GROVE, CA —
“SUBJECT:
Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle / Burglary Suspect
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:
Started: Harbor/Garden Grove Blvd, G.G.
Ended: E/B 91 Freeway east of Imperial Hwy
DATE/TIME OF OCCURRENCE:
3/9/2025 @ 1:52 p.m.
VEHICLE:
Land Rover Sport, black in color
SUSPECT:
Jonathan McLaurin, age 28, resident of Santa Ana
NARRATIVE: On Sunday, 3/9/25, at approximately 1:52pm, Garden Grove PD Officers observed a stolen vehicle near Harbor Blvd & Garden Grove Blvd. This vehicle was stolen during a Commercial Burglary in the City of Garden Grove earlier the same morning.
Officers attempted to stop the vehicle and the suspect immediately fled. Officers pursued the vehicle through several cities in an attempt to apprehend the suspect. During the pursuit, the suspect intentionally rammed 2 separate police vehicles before finally coming to a stop on the 91 freeway east of Imperial Hwy. A police armored vehicle was used to prevent the suspect vehicle from fleeing again and several attempts were made to have the suspect exit the vehicle on his own. After other methods were unsuccessful, a police K9 was used and the suspect was taken into custody. He was transported to a local hospital and will be booked into Orange County Jail after receiving medical treatment.”
