3 arrested after drones and helicopter were called during failed traffic stop in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif (FOX26) — After multiple resources were deployed, two teens and one adult were arrested after failing to pull over for a traffic stop.

The three, police say were driving at a fast speed near Ashlan Ave. and Fresno St. Monday night. Officials were able to locate them and saw the group jumping into a backyard of a home, then onto the campus of Pyle Elementary School.

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Back at the vehicle officers found a rifle and a handgun during the search.

Once the officers learned they were somewhere on campus they called in their drones to help keep an eye out until a CHP helicopter arrived.

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The three were found hiding next to a building and taken into custody without incident.

All had previously been arrested for possession of a firearm. They were booked into jail facing various charges.