Early Morning Pursuit: 12-Year-Old Driver in Custody 

September 24, 2025 – Sacramento County Sheriff's Office officials report that just after 7:00 A.M. on Monday morning, Central Division Patrol Deputies responded after a 12-year-old took his parent’s vehicle and drove to his former school on Caymus Drive in South Sacramento. The vehicle ran over traffic cones before leaving the area.

Deputies quickly located the vehicle and attempted a stop, but the juvenile led them on a short pursuit through the neighborhood. During the incident, the vehicle struck a parked car and one of our patrol units.

Thankfully, no one was injured. Deputies were able to safely take the juvenile into custody and he was transported to Sacramento County Juvenile Hall.

Source & photos: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office