CORONA, California -- The Corona Police Department’s FLEX Team used a Grappler vehicle immobilization device to stop a pursuit on the 91 Freeway near Green River Road earlier this month.

According to the department, Riverside Police Department requested assistance from Corona officers after a pursuit entered the city on Oct. 9. The FLEX Team successfully deployed the Grappler on the freeway, bringing the vehicle pursuit to an end.

The suspect fled on foot following the deployment and attempted to hide inside a storm drain. Officers eventually took the suspect into custody without further incident.

The suspect was wanted on an active felony warrant and for reckless evading, according to the Corona Police Department.

The incident highlights the use of vehicle immobilization technology as a pursuit intervention option. The Grappler is designed to help officers stop fleeing vehicles while reducing the need for continued high-speed pursuit.