During a three-hour chase through the Inland Empire, a big rig stolen in Bakersfield led police to a vacant lot in Corona where the rig was parked. It was carrying a big load of Monster Energy drinks, which a local company, ACT Enviro, disposed of.
ACT Enviro disposes of hazardous waste
ACT Enviro, a hazardous waste disposal company in Sunnyvale, Calif., recently had an 18-wheeler stolen in Barstow, Calif. The truck was hauling 76 drums of non-explosive material. The driver was safe, but the truck was gone. The truck was estimated to have been driven for 12-14 hours, according to California Highway Patrol.
The suspect took the truck to a rest stop in California, but did not disable the primary GPS tracking device. The truck was then located using the secondary tracking device inside the trailer. The driver then surrendered to police. He was believed to be heading towards Arizona.
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A big rig carrying more than $42,000 in Monster Energy drinks was stolen from a vacant lot in Corona
During the middle of the night on Tuesday, a big rig carrying more than $42,000 worth of Monster Energy drinks was stolen from a vacant lot in Corona. When the driver returned to the lot about four in the morning, the rig was gone. The truck and its contents were eventually found in the desert near Fontana.
Monster Energy is one of the most popular energy drinks in the U.S. According to the website monsterenergy.com, the company has a market value of more than $5 billion. Its products are sold in more than 3,000 retail stores and health clubs across the country. Its drinks are sold in more than 300 countries worldwide.
The company that makes Monster has a number of other products. One of them is called “Super Creatine,” which does not actually raise the levels of creatine in the body. VPX Sports, a company that makes energy drinks and vitamin products, also uses the “Bang” name in its name. It has a settlement with Orange Bang, which sued it for using the name in a way that would confuse consumers. The company settled with Orange Bang in 2010.
A big rig stole from Marathon on Highway 80 near the Winn-Dixie
Several spike strips were reportedly used in the area of Thousand Oaks, CA to target the big rig, which was then chased by officers throughout Southern California. A 10-hour chase ensued that ended with the truck’s driver surrendering to authorities in Santa Ana, CA.
Surveillance video of the driver of the big rig shows a white truck with Clarks Heavy Hauling logo on the door and a big hitch chain attached to the metal gate. The truck is also equipped with an Individual FoodService Company logo painted on the side. The truck’s owner says it’s a vital piece of equipment, noting it is also his livelihood. The driver of the rig, who was identified as a Kentucky resident, was a no show and refused to pull over, despite a police officer’s blue lights.
In addition to the big rig’s other impressive accomplishments, the California Highway Patrol’s pursuit of the truck also led to a standoff that took place at several points along the way. One of the highlights of the chase was a high-speed chase through the Los Angeles County area.
A big rig stolen from Bakersfield led police on a three-hour pursuit across the Inland Empire
Several CHP officers were involved in a high-speed chase across the Inland Empire Thursday morning. An airman stationed at Edwards Air Force Base was driving an out-of-control car, which led officers on a three-hour chase through the San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
The pursuit began in Apple Valley when the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The vehicle was en route to engage in a pursuit on the freeway.
The suspect drove the truck onto the 10 Freeway in the Banning area. The truck operator said that the truck was hauling 76 drums of hazardous materials. The truck was allegedly stolen from Bakersfield. The driver was later apprehended by officers.
The pursuit moved across the Inland Empire, with the driver allegedly leading the officers on a chase through Box Springs, Moreno Valley, and Riverside. The driver was captured several hours after the chase ended.
The driver of the truck told police that he was not armed. He was also wanted on a warrant for burglary and arson.
