Carjacking suspects arrested after altercation in San Diego
Mar 22, 2025
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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Two men were arrested after a carjacking incident unfolded early Saturday morning in the Core-Columbia neighborhood, authorities said.
According to the San Die
go Police Department, a man was driving his 2023 grey Kia Forte northbound on the 600 block of 7th Avenue shortly before 3 a.m. when a man, later identified as Ryan Williams, allegedly ran in front of the vehicle and jumped onto the hood.
The situation then escalated when the driver got out of his vehicle and a physical altercation broke out between the pair. During the confrontation, a second suspect, identified by police as Ronald Senigar, approached the Kia, entered the driver’s seat and took control of the vehicle.
It as reported that Williams then got into the front passenger seat and the two men fled the scene, heading southbound on 7th Avenue. A short time later, the victim located his vehicle parked in a lot near 7th Avenue and F Street. Senigar was still in the driver's seat, authorities said.
The victim called for help and responding officers arrived at the scene. Senigar was taken into custody without incident. A short time later, Williams was found walking through the same parking lot. He allegedly fled when officers attempted to apprehend him, but he was captured following a brief foot pursuit.
Both suspects were arrested and taken into custody. Williams and Senigar were booked into jail on charges of carjacking and resisting arrest.
SDPD's robbery detectives are investigating the incident. Anyone with information related to the carjacking is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. ...read more read less