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Video shows aftermath of chase that ended in crash, suspect being arrested after hiding in trash bin

The yellow Camaro was totaled, and an officer can be seen holding up the lid to the garbage bin while another put the suspect into handcuffs.

Video shows aftermath of chase that ended in crash, suspect being arrested after hiding in trash bin

The yellow Camaro was totaled, and an officer can be seen holding up the lid to the garbage bin while another put the suspect into handcuffs.

THURSDAY CAMERON THANK YOU. 607 IS YOUR TIME AND NOW WE WANT TO GET TO THIS VIDEO THAT WAS RELEASED BY OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE THAT SHOWS THE END OF A HIGH SPEED CHASE THAT WENT VERY WRONG FOR THE SUSPECTS. THE VIDEO, YOU CAN SEE THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND THEN SLAM ON THE GAS. AND HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED NEXT. THE CAMARO LOST CONTROL, ROLLED THROUGH SEVERAL YARDS, AND THIS WAS ON THE 4600 BLOCK OF SOUTHEAST 44TH. THE DRIVER, CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, RESCUED FROM THE WRECK AND THEN ARRESTED. OFFICERS FOUND THE PASSENGER IN A GARBAGE CAN MORE THAN A HALF HOUR LATER. JOHNSON, THE DRIVER, HAS PLEADED NOT GUILTY T
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Video shows aftermath of chase that ended in crash, suspect being arrested after hiding in trash bin

The yellow Camaro was totaled, and an officer can be seen holding up the lid to the garbage bin while another put the suspect into handcuffs.

The Oklahoma City Police Department released video showing the aftermath of a high-speed chase and crash in April that led to the arrest of a suspect who was caught hiding in a trash bin. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.In early April, police were involved in a chase after a driver pulled over and then sped off. The suspect's Camaro lost control and rolled through several yards near Southeast 44th Street and Sunnylane Road in Del City. The driver, Christopher Johnson, was rescued from the wreck and then arrested. Officers, however, had to search for a passenger who ran from the scene. After more than 30 minutes of searching, officers found the passenger hiding in a garbage bin next to a home. >> Download the KOCO 5 AppJohnson pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of endangering others while eluding police. The video that the Oklahoma City Police Department released on Wednesday shows the aftermath of the crash as well as officers taking the passenger into custody. The yellow Camaro was totaled, and an officer can be seen holding up the lid to the garbage bin while another put the suspect into handcuffs. Top HeadlinesRaygun apologizes to breakdance community for backlash to her Paris Olympic performanceTeen charged with killing 4 at Georgia high school had been focus of earlier tips about threatsOklahoma City tenants only given less than one day's notice stairs would be out of orderCrews battle several fires across Oklahoma City metroVIDEO: Students describe emotional moments during Georgia school shooting

The Oklahoma City Police Department released video showing the aftermath of a high-speed chase and crash in April that led to the arrest of a suspect who was caught hiding in a trash bin.

>> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.

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In early April, police were involved in a chase after a driver pulled over and then sped off. The suspect's Camaro lost control and rolled through several yards near Southeast 44th Street and Sunnylane Road in Del City.

The driver, Christopher Johnson, was rescued from the wreck and then arrested.

Officers, however, had to search for a passenger who ran from the scene. After more than 30 minutes of searching, officers found the passenger hiding in a garbage bin next to a home.

>> Download the KOCO 5 App

Johnson pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of endangering others while eluding police.

The video that the Oklahoma City Police Department released on Wednesday shows the aftermath of the crash as well as officers taking the passenger into custody. The yellow Camaro was totaled, and an officer can be seen holding up the lid to the garbage bin while another put the suspect into handcuffs.


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