Janesville police still seeking suspect in chase
JANESVILLE — A man who led police on a high-speed chase Sunday in Janesville remains at large.
Police received reports Sunday that Edwin R. Rivas, 19, was wanted by Beloit police for a possible abduction and on a felony warrant from Illinois.
Rivas, who has addresses listed both in Beloit and Rockford, Ill., had picked up a woman he knew in Beloit but had not abducted her, police later learned.
An officer spotted Rivas’ vehicle at the Davis Citgo at the corner of Main and Racine streets shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday and called for reinforcements.
With several squad cars to back him up, the officer pulled up behind Rivas at the station and activated his emergency lights.
Rivas’ car accelerated at high speed, turning west onto Racine Street, according to police reports. A Rock County deputy led the chase with several Janesville squads and another deputy following, reports said.
Officers reported seeing the car crossing into the oncoming lane to avoid traffic. The car then ran a red light at the intersection of Racine Street and Center Avenue, where it hit a Janesville woman’s car, causing minor damage.
The fleeing car turned south on Center and had disappeared by the time the deputy got to the intersection. Officers searched the area but could not find Rivas.
The suspect’s car, a black 1998 Oldsmobile four-door, was found Monday morning in the 1300 block of Jerome Avenue on the city’s south side.
Police plan to ask the district attorney to issue a warrant for Rivas’ arrest, police said.
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Mar 19, 2010 at 10:49 p.m.
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Jimbeam- You have to be kidding me.... We are assuming that because he has a Latino last name that he is FROM Mexico? If I were arrested, by my last name, would you tell me to go back to Wales? Or, is this simply an ignorant and racist comment? And, FYI: there are 21 official Spanish speaking countries.... And Latino last name does not equal new entry to country. Sorry.
Mar 19, 2010 at 10:31 p.m.
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Return To Mexico......period.
Mar 19, 2010 at 1:27 p.m.
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If all you arm chair quarterbacks are so smart and know all the laws, PLEASE get your degree and apply to be a police officer. Can't wait till your field training officer washes you out. You have NO clue to what a police officer has to do.
Mar 19, 2010 at 12:43 p.m.
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THIS IS A JOB FOR BARNIE FIFE BECAUSE HE ALWAYS
GETS THE BAD GUY MAYBE HE NEEDS ANDY'S HELP
ON THIS ONE
Mar 19, 2010 at 11:01 a.m.
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PBRman: It's good to see the Gazette deleted your comment. Troublemaker.
Mar 19, 2010 at 10:29 a.m.
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My husband actually got caught in this, and didn't realize right away that it was a chase. However, when I turned on the scanner, the accident that came across was not at Racine and Center, but further down over the bridge. So, when the officer got to Center, he wasn't sure if the car had gone across the bridge, or if it had gone west on Rockport. So, the cops split up, with some coming in from the east on Rockport. But according to my husband, the guy was flying so fast he couldn't even remember what color the car was!
Mar 19, 2010 at 10:27 a.m.
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Ahhhhh yes. The peanut gallery chimes in once again. The I know exactly the situation even though I wasn't there to witness it crowd. Got a love 'em. The ones that can always do better and speak the big words, but don't take action to back it up.
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Same ones that would be complaining if excessive force was used. You're so predictable it's actually comical. Enjoy your day on the couch criticizing others for the job they do. At least they have the balls to protect you.
Mar 19, 2010 at 6:56 a.m.
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Yep, six warning shots in the chest usually slows ‘em down. It’s a technique that should probably be used more often.
Mar 19, 2010 at 6:29 a.m.
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The Olds was too new to have a 455 Rocket but I'm thinking a 45 cal could have stopped him.
Mar 19, 2010 at 5:47 a.m.
Mar 19, 2010 at 5:16 a.m.
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Throw The Key Away
Mar 19, 2010 at 4:40 a.m.
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I am sure it went differently than reported here.
I mean: two RC, multiple police back-ups, the man hits another car, and...They lost him going down hill on Centerway?
Nahh, Something else had to happen that is not in the report.
Did they think to question anyone at the Food Store on other side of street? No I am not profileing. If 'it' walks like a duck, talks like a duck, drives like a maniac; possible abduction like a duck, ask questions.
Considering the time-of-day also, as I have seen; do we suppose that trafic was an issue, because no one in this town has read the drivers manual. Many do not pull to the side of the street anymore. Let alone drive by the rules.
I will be curious as to read about the final outcome of this.
Mar 18, 2010 at 10:28 p.m.
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Boy, I sure would like clarification of how they were not able to prevent the individual from fleeing with "several" squad cars present. This is cause for concern, when one considers that at the time they attempted to make the stop they were under impression that someone had been abducted. Sounds like one or more indiduals might need remedial training in how to use their vehicle to 'box' in a suspect.
Mar 18, 2010 at 5:22 p.m.
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Wow... amazing he didn't kill anyone. I'm sure that lady was pretty shaken, after being hit.
Come on squealers, rat him out!
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