February 19, 2026 10:05 PM

High Speed Pursuit Ends with Suspects caught after CHP Helicopter Search next to I-40 in Newberry Springs

NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A high speed pursuit in Barstow involving the California Highway Patrol ended with the suspects fleeing from the vehicle.

The pursuit started around 10pm on Monday January 19, 2026 in the Barstow area with a driver driving reckless.

The suspects traveled on eastbound Interstate 40 and exit the Newberry Springs exit. Then they stopped with multiple occupants fleeing the vehicle into the open desert and surrounding industrial area.

Utilizing infrared technology, CHP Helicopter H-82 located one suspect concealed in heavy brush. Ground units safely responded and the suspect was detained without incident.

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Cajon Pass
10:05 pm, Feb 19, 2026
temperature icon 37°F
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Humidity: 77 %
Pressure: 1010 mb
Wind: 10 mph
Wind Gust: 13 mph
Clouds: 87%
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 6:30 am
Sunset: 5:36 pm
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