New video shows wild police chase in Santa Fe
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – We are getting a first look at a wild police chase through the streets of Santa Fe.
Officers were trying to stop a U-Haul truck after receiving reports from drivers that they heard knocking coming from the back. Two people were in fact trapped back there by the driver.
The victims say they were helping the suspect, Stacy Walker, clean out the back of the U-Haul when he suddenly slammed the rear door shut, and locked them in the back. Then, they say Walker began driving recklessly, throwing them around in the U-Haul.
Police say people began calling 911 saying they thought they heard banging and yelling coming from the U-Haul.
When police finally find the truck, Walker led officers on a wild and dangerous chase through the south side of Santa Fe.
After a lengthy chase, officers were able to pop the U-Hauls tires using stop sticks. It came to a stop on South Cerillos, but Walker refused to get out.
Police used a non-lethal shot to break the window. Finally, Walker surrenders. The entire time, police say they could hear the victims begging for help.
On Thursday, Walker was seen using a wheelchair and made his first court appearance. He’s being held in jail on multiple charges, including kidnapping.
The victims were taken to the hospital. Police say the man did injure his back during the chase.
Walker has a lengthy criminal past, including charges of battery against a household member, child abuse and numerous traffic violations.
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