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On Thursday, March 6th, police officers were dispatched to a commercial burglary in progress, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department.
As the police officers arrived on scene, they observed a vehicle fleeing the parking lot.
A pursuit ensued and to the dismay of the suspects officers from the Tustin and Westminster Police Departments provided assistance. Additionally the OC Sheriff police helicopter, Duke-1, responded to assist.
The suspect vehicle came to a stop in a cul-de-sac in a residential area. One suspect foot bailed into a nearby backyard, and was quickly apprehended.
The remaining four suspects were then detained without incident.
Merchandise from the business and an electronic card reader were recovered from inside the vehicle. It was later determined the suspects had attempted to break into the cash register at the business, but were unsuccessful.
All five suspects were subsequently booked into Orange County Jail on a multitude of charges including burglary, conspiracy, evading, and probation violations.
Here are the penalties for each of these offenses in California:
Burglary
- First-degree burglary (residential): This is always a felony and can result in 2, 4, or 6 years in state prison, along with fines up to $10,000.
- Second-degree burglary (commercial): This can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. Misdemeanor penalties include up to 1 year in county jail, while felony penalties range from 16 months to 3 years in jail.
Conspiracy
- Misdemeanor conspiracy: If the conspiracy was to commit a misdemeanor, the penalty is typically up to 1 year in county jail.
- Felony conspiracy: If the conspiracy was to commit a felony, the penalty mirrors the punishment for the underlying felony. For example, conspiracy to commit murder could result in life in prison.
Evading Police
- Misdemeanor evading: This can result in up to 1 year in county jail and fines up to $1,000.
- Felony reckless evading: Penalties include 16 months to 3 years in state prison and fines up to $10,000.
Probation Violations
- Consequences: Violating probation can lead to revocation of probation, reinstatement of the original sentence, extension of the probationary period, additional fines, or imprisonment.
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