Crime & Safety
Man in Hollywood High-Speed Chase Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Carjacking
Police say Jonathan Lee, 22, of Murrieta reaches speeds of 90 mph at times before jumping out of a stolen car and trying to steal another from a woman with a child.
A man who led police on a high speed chase through Silver Lake and Hollywood on Friday night in a stolen sport utility vehicle was arrested on suspicion of attempted carjacking.
Police say Murietta resident Jonathan Lee, 22, started the chase at approximately 5 p.m., hitting speeds of up to 90 mph at times before jumping out of the vehicle near Willoughby and Wilcox avenues. Lee then allegedly attempted to steal another car from a woman whose daughter was in the backseat, but he was pulled out of the vehicle by Los Angeles Police Officer Karla Godoy and arrested.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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