Police pursuit through Fresno ends with armed gang members arrested

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A chase in central Fresno ended with the arrest of two gang members and the seizure of a stolen rifle.

Police say Victor Orosco and Manuel Burciaga were riding in a car with no headlights near Clinton and West Avenues Saturday.

When police tried to stop them, the two they sped off leading officers on a short pursuit before crashing at the corner of Brooks and Esther Streets.

Both men then took off running.

Officers were able to track them down and arrest them.

Police say both are convicted felons and bulldog gang members.

In the meantime, officers searched the car and found a stolen rifle and bullets.