Suspect accused of intentionally hitting police vehicles in NJ, Philly captured
Bernard Estrada allegedly hitting an Oaklyn patrol vehicle in excess of 121 mph.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The robbery suspect accused of intentionally hitting several police vehicles in New Jersey and Philadelphia was taken in to custody Tuesday night.
Bernard Estrada, 51, was captured without incident after police spotted him walking near 17th and McKean streets around 7:30 p.m. in South Philadelphia.
Back on October 16, authorities say Estrada fled police in Oaklyn, NJ after allegedly stealing gas at a Wawa located on the 1000 block of the White Horse Pike.
While fleeing in a stolen vehicle from Pennsylvania, the Marshals Service said Estrada intentionally struck an Oaklyn patrol vehicle in excess of 121 mph.
On November 2, he was spotted by Marshals on the 100 block of Oregon Avenue in South Philadelphia. Estrada allegedly fled police at a high rate of speed, intentionally striking two of the vehicles.
He is facing charges of robbery in New Jersey and charges of aggravated assault on law enforcement and unauthorized use of a vehicle in Philadelphia.
