Police detain 2 after pursuit through downtown Fresno at high speed

Fresno police Thursday detained a man and a woman after they allegedly sped away from officers at high speed through downtown Fresno in a stolen car.

The chase reportedly began near Santa Clara and M streets about 10:30 a.m., after officers spotted the stolen Honda.

The driver drove the wrong way on a northbound street at speeds of more than 70 mph before turning right on East Belmont Avenue and then north on North Augusta Street, where the couple was detained near a school. A police helicopter kept track of the car.

A police spokesman said the couple may face charges of child endangerment because there was a minor in the vehicle.

This story was originally published June 27, 2019 at 12:00 PM.