Las Vegas NowWild Police Chase Down The Strip Ends in Arrests
When officers arrived they say the couple took off and they had to chase them down Las Vegas Blvd.
Both Bertinelli and Hanson have long criminal histories.An attempted robbery and car jacking quickly turned into a police chase and shooting.
Police say David Hanson and Marie Bertinelli have a history of breaking the law and may be involved in more crimes -- all to fuel their drug habit.
It's at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign that this all began. Two women taking a picture say that a couple approached them and tried to take their keys and steal their car.
They were able to fight them off but police say this was just the beginning for these two criminals.
"The male had stolen her camera and attempted to steal her car and in the process had taken her car keys with him," said Metro Lt. Mark Reddon.
Police say the night was not over for Bertinelli and Hanson. Once officers arrived, they took off down The Strip, leading Metro on a chase.
Then the couple decided stop the car and fight officers.
"As soon as the patrol vehicle came to a stop, the suspect put it into reverse and backed into the police vehicle -- in a ramming type technique. It was at that point the male subject exited the vehicle and fired one round toward or at the officer," adds Reddon.
The car took off again, leading the chase to the Emerald Suites Hotel. That's when officers were able to catch Bertinelli.
"When the female was finally stopped she did give up with out any kind of struggle or any kind of resistance," said Reddon.
Her passenger jumped out of the car and lead officers on a foot chase through a neighborhood. After awhile he also decided to stop fighting.
"He was located by K9 and when he was located he also surrendered with out incident," said Reddon.
Metro is now trying to connect the couple to other crimes in the valley -- including several robberies and a forgery scheme.
Both Bertinelli and Hanson have long criminal records including narcotics, battery and theft.
Now they are being charged with attempted murder with a deadly weapon, for hitting the officers, robbery and evading police.
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