Car chase ends with naked burglary suspect in lake
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 50-minute pursuit with law enforcement officers ended Friday morning with a naked man crashing his car into Truxtun Lake.
Kern County deputies attempted a traffic stop around 7:15 a.m. at Snow and Norris roads, but the driver, later identified as 33-year-old Dennis Sherrell, didn't stop.
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The chase involved county deputies, Bakersfield police and California Highway Patrol officers weaving through parts of northwest, southwest and central Bakersfield, reaching 85 mph before Sherrell drove into the lake. He had also driven over a pair of spike strips during the pursuit.
Sherrell wasn't injured in the crash and was able to swim to the shore - naked - on his own, the sheriff's office said.
Sherrell was wanted on suspicion of stealing of a coin machine in police jurisdiction, according to the sheriff's office. He was also booked into jail after Friday's chase on suspicion of evading a peace officer, reckless driving, resisting arrest and driving on a suspended license.
Hear from a deputy on scene:
Kern County deputies attempted a traffic stop around 7:15 a.m. at Snow and Norris roads, but the driver, later identified as 33-year-old Dennis Sherrell, didn't stop.
Hear from a deputy on scene >>
The chase involved county deputies, Bakersfield police and California Highway Patrol officers weaving through parts of northwest, southwest and central Bakersfield, reaching 85 mph before Sherrell drove into the lake. He had also driven over a pair of spike strips during the pursuit.
Sherrell wasn't injured in the crash and was able to swim to the shore - naked - on his own, the sheriff's office said.
Sherrell was wanted on suspicion of stealing of a coin machine in police jurisdiction, according to the sheriff's office. He was also booked into jail after Friday's chase on suspicion of evading a peace officer, reckless driving, resisting arrest and driving on a suspended license.
Hear from a deputy on scene:
naked Burglars should be forced amputation of their members first offense then legs second offense then hands and arms third offense that should solve the issue.
randy travis?
Sorry Ann, but he is looking at something else.
crazy bastard. and the fireman in that clip next to the suspect is ridiculously good looking. just saying.
I dont think shes is he's type.
@Kelly B ikr he is gorgeous!!!!!! just saying! lol