Alleged serial armed carjackers hid in freezer in effort to evade US Capitol Police, USCP says

United States Capitol Cops jailed 2 18-year-old supposed carjackers Tuesday who concealed in an outside dining establishment freezer following a tried traffic stop that developed into a vehicle chase, USCP stated.

Officers tried to pull over a white BMW sedan near the 100 block of E Street NW in Washington, DC, that was believed to be connected to several armed carjackings in a surrounding county, however the car sped off, USCP stated in a press release.

The motorist then clipped a USCP van on First Street prior to crashing into a USCP SUV along the 300 block of Third Street SE, the release stated.

The 2 individuals left the vehicle and attempted to conceal in an outside freezer behind a dining establishment along Pennsylvania Opportunity SE however were discovered there by USCP officers, USCP stated. Officers recuperated a weapon and a high-capacity publication, authorities stated.

According to the press release, the supposed carjackers deal with charges consisting of unapproved usage of a lorry, bring a handgun without a license, felony getting away, negligent driving, attack with a lethal weapon, big capability feeding gadget, damage of residential or commercial property, unregistered ammo and unregistered gun, authorities stated.

CNN has actually connected to USCP for extra details.