CARLSBAD–A driver who led Carlsbad police on a vehicle pursuit on Interstate 5 early Friday morning was arrested for possession of stolen property, authorities say.
A Carlsbad police officer, just before 3 a.m., attempted to stop a black Mercedes Benz for a traffic violation on southbound Interstate 5 at Las Flores in Carlsbad. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle continued southbound Interstate 5, exited Cannon Road, and continued eastbound Cannon Road at a high rate of speed. The vehicle eventually stopped in the 3900 block of Cannon Road where a male and female were taken into custody. A search of the vehicle revealed stolen property.
The driver was identified as 36-year-old Richard Benedict of San Diego. He was arrested for a felony violation of failure to yield to an emergency police vehicle, a felony warrant, possession of stolen property, and possession of burglary tools.
The passenger, 20-year-old Kayla Dwyer of Santee, was arrested for possession of stolen property, burglary tools, and burglary.
Both suspects were transported to the Vista Detention Facility where they were booked.
An investigation into the stolen property is ongoing.
