California man steals police cruiser, leads deputies on high-speed chase before crashing into guardrail

California man steals police cruiser, leads deputies on high-speed chase before crashing into guardrail

A 41-year-old California man is back in custody after stealing a police cruiser and leading deputies on a high-speed chase of Highway 14.Police in Ridgecrest arrested Julian Harper late Saturday night. Officers said while Harper was being transported to Lerdo Jail, he assaulted another detainee in the back of the patrol car.The transporting officer pulled over to stop the attack. Investigators said Harper fought the officer and stole the cruiser…