Stolen U-Haul Leads Police on Multiple Chases, Arrest Made in Bucks County

A man was taken into custody following a series of dangerous high-speed chases through Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Ryan Laskowski, allegedly led officers on multiple pursuits after stealing a U-Haul van.

Incident Overview

The events began early Tuesday morning when police conducted a welfare check on Laskowski at approximately 7:45 a.m. Officers encountered him in a rented U-Haul van located at the intersection of Bath Road and Veterans Highway.

Upon attempting to initiate a traffic stop, Laskowski fled the scene. Police noted that during his escape, he struck another motorist.

U-Haul Reported Stolen

After the initial pursuit, police ceased their chase. Later, U-Haul reported the vehicle as stolen, prompting authorities to issue an arrest warrant for Laskowski.

Subsequent Pursuit

Later in the afternoon, around 3 p.m., police located Laskowski in a McDonald’s parking lot on New Falls Road. As officers approached, he fled again, leading them on a pursuit that was partially recorded by a bystander.

• The chase took Laskowski down Veterans Highway and onto I-95.
• He collided with a vehicle driven by Rachel Kessler on Bensalem Boulevard.
• Interestingly, Kessler works as a records clerk for Bristol police.

Eyewitness Accounts

Witness Joseph Lepley commented on the incident, emphasizing the rare nature of such events. Kessler described the moment of impact, noting the irony of being personally affected by Laskowski’s reckless actions.

Police Response

Bensalem Public Safety Director William McVey remarked on the dangers posed by Laskowski, stating that his behavior was a threat to public safety. He expressed gratitude that no serious injuries were reported throughout the episode.

Arrest and Charges

The dangerous pursuit concluded shortly after 3:30 p.m. when Laskowski crashed into another vehicle at Bristol Road and Grandview Avenue, which carried three individuals. Police commended their teams for successfully apprehending the suspect without further harm.

Laskowski now faces multiple felony charges from Bristol Township, Bensalem, and Pennsylvania State Police. Authorities are also seeking additional victims of hit-and-run incidents related to this case.

Contact Information

Anyone with additional information or who has experienced damage during these events is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.