Two suspects were arrested by the Elda-Petrer Local Judicial Police Brigades of the National Police Service on charges that included assault on a public official, serious disobedience, and offenses related to road safety.
The events unfolded when a civilian citizen security unit stopped a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. The officers signaled the two occupants with audible and visual signals, requesting the driver to halt. The driver ignored the commands, refused to comply with the authority, and attempted to move forward again, forcing the officers to react quickly. The vehicle’s operator briefly stepped out and then tried to ram past the police vehicle, prompting the officers to hurry around and move out of the way in order to avoid a collision. The chase then extended through the streets of Elda as the vehicle fled the scene.
During the pursuit, the driver repeatedly struck the police vehicle in an effort to push it off course. This dangerous behavior endangered the uniformed officers and other police personnel who were assisting in the pursuit. The pursuit wandered through the city, with officers maintaining control and coordinating efforts to stop the escaping vehicle while ensuring bystanders remained safe.
Ultimately, near Monovar, the fleeing car lost control and collided with the road’s protective barriers. The pursuing officers then detained the two individuals who put up strong resistance against arrest, making the operation difficult and physically demanding for the officers involved.
The sequence concluded with the arrest and the recovery of the vehicle involved in the exchange of fire and resistance. Both suspects posed an active threat during the pursuit, and the confrontation resulted in injuries to two officers and damage to multiple properties associated with the chase and the collision.
After execution of the arrest, police officers learned that the driver had a search warrant issued for his arrest and detention, a fact that clearly motivated the decision to flee from the scene and avoid custody.
Prisoners aged 38 and 42, both of Spanish nationality, were taken into custody. They were processed through the Elda Criminal Court, where the driver received an immediate prison sentence, and a conditional release order was issued for the other detainee, reflecting the legal outcomes of the incident.