Man facing 9 charges after being accused of fleeing in police cruiser

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A suspect is facing nine charges after an incident in which a police cruiser was stolen and used in an Omaha chase.

Victor Inigo, 24, was booked into Douglas County Corrections on Friday, according to court documents. He is being held on $87,000 bond.

Inigo faces charges of leaving the scene of a non-injury accident, leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage, attempted robbery, theft amounting to $5,000 or more, receiving $5,000 or more in stolen property, two counts of criminal mischief, willful reckless driving, and operating a vehicle to avoid felony arrest.

OPD said the incident started at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, when a woman called police about a man chasing her in a car. Authorities then say he got out of the car, got naked, and started jumping on other vehicles — including a semi. He then got into a police cruiser and drove off, according to authorities.

OPD chased him through the north downtown area, where they say he reached speeds of up to 70 mph and hit several cars. Officers were able to deflate the vehicle’s tires near 60th and Lake streets, bringing the vehicle to a stop.