SALEM — Salem police arrested three juveniles Monday evening after a stolen vehicle, identified as a 2018 white Kia Soul, crashed following a chase.
Police dispatch had issued a be-on-the-lookout alert for the vehicle at approximately 7:43 p.m. after it was reported stolen from Broad Street the previous evening.
A patrol officer, alerted by the broadcast, initially observed the vehicle parked on Salem Street.
As the officer approached, the driver sped off towards Harbor Street.
Despite activating blue lights, the officer was unable to stop the vehicle, which crashed approximately 44 seconds later in the area of 140 Washington Street.
When officers arrived at the crash scene, they found the car had rolled over onto its roof across the median on Washington Street.
The occupants, identified as one male juvenile and two female juveniles, were arrested and taken to the police station for booking and medical evaluation.
One of the juveniles was transported to Salem Hospital for evaluation and was later released.
The male juvenile from Lynn faces multiple charges, including larceny, unlicensed and negligent operation, and several traffic violations.
The two female juveniles will be charged with larceny and receiving a stolen vehicle.
Following their booking and medical assessments, all three juveniles were released to their parents or guardians.
