Essex County Sheriff’s Patrol Division were conducting quality of life operations along South 12th Street in East Orange where they observed a 2016 BMW driving erratically in reverse.
“In attempting to pull the car over, the driver, later identified as Kadeem Fraser, 20 of East Orange, sped away at a high rate of speed,” the sheriff said.
While following the suspect vehicle the sheriff’s officers ran the license plate which revealed that it was recently reported stolen out of Pennsylvania.
“Moments later and still traveling at high speed, Fraser lost control of the vehicle while making a turn off Steuben Street, resulting in the BMW crashing into a residential building at 58 9th Avenue.
The crash caused damage to the car and the residence,” Fontoura added. “Fraser ran from the scene but was forced to the ground and placed under arrest.”
While the suspect was treated for scrapes and lacerations no one else suffered injuries.
Police charged Fraser with receiving stolen property and eluding law enforcement.
Police issued Fraser a motor vehicle summonses for reckless driving, being an unlicensed driver and fictitious license plates.
Fraser was lodged at the county jail where they await bail hearings on yesterday’s charges.