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3 teens arrested after stolen vehicle crashes into Capitol police cars

By Kaitlin Howell Mar 9, 2025 | 10:18 AM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Three teenagers were arrested after a chase ended with their vehicle crashing into two Capitol police cars, authorities said.

Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said officers attempted to stop a vehicle near McDowell Road around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 8. The vehicle had been reported stolen.

Martin said the driver failed to stop and led officers on a brief chase. The driver of the vehicle struck two Capitol police cars before coming to a stop on McDowell Road.

Three unidentified teenagers were arrested at the scene with no further incident. No injuries were reported.