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Teenager in stolen car leads TTPD on chase

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 5:46 AM

A police chase ended in a firey crash Wednesday afternoon on South Lake Drive.

A police chase ended in a firey crash Wednesday afternoon on South Lake Drive. TTPD spotted a Hyundai reported stolen from the Arkansas side on West 8^th Street and chased the vehicle to Buchannan Road where the car hit a utility pole and caught fire. The driver, 17-year-old London Richardson and her 15-year-old passenger, only had minor injuries. The passenger was not arrested but Richardson had an outstanding warrant for felony theft of a firearm. She faces additional charges including evading arrest and marijuana possession.

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Teenager in stolen car leads TTPD on chase

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