Victor Amezcua-Garcia, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, Washington 2025

High-Speed Chase Ends in Felon’s Arrest

Richland, Washington – In a daring high-speed chase, Pasco Police were able to apprehend Victor Amezcua-Garcia, a 10-time convicted felon and Sureno gang member, on January 24, 2025. Amezcua-Garcia was taken into custody after fleeing from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle, traveling at very high rates of speed through several Pasco residential neighborhoods.

According to Pasco Police, Amezcua-Garcia was on Washington State Department of Corrections supervision with an active felony warrant for escape and had been identified as a suspect in a series of armed robberies and shootings in Pasco. Detectives with the Pasco Police Department had arranged a meeting with Amezcua-Garcia, posing as a rival gang member, in an attempt to apprehend him.

After Amezcua-Garcia was positively identified, a traffic stop was attempted, but he fled, leading police on a high-speed chase. Pasco Police were eventually able to perform a ‘pit’ maneuver, bringing Amezcua-Garcia’s vehicle to a stop. He and his passenger attempted to flee on foot, but were blocked in by police.

In plain view in the vehicle, police observed a loaded and chambered firearm with Sureno gang markings carved into it. A search of Amezcua-Garcia’s person revealed the same caliber ammunition in his pocket. ‘I am honored to work with such brave federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement officers, who frequently are called upon to put themselves in harm’s way to protect Eastern Washington communities,’ stated Acting U.S. Attorney Rich Barker.

This case is being investigated by the ATF, Washington Department of Corrections, and Pasco Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Caitlin Baunsgard is prosecuting the case.

An indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Defendant Information:

Defendant: Victor Amezcua-Garcia

Criminal Charges: Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

City and State: Richland, Washington

Date: January 24, 2025

Outcome: Indictment

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