1 of 1
Story summary
- On February 3, 2026, Huntington Beach police attempted to stop a stolen vehicle for a traffic violation.
- After officers deployed a spike strip to disable the vehicle, the driver and a passenger fled on foot.
- The passenger was quickly apprehended, while the driver swam into the ocean and was surrounded by authorities.
- Police posted that the beach is not a viable after-hours escape route.
- Both suspects face multiple charges.
