Watch CBS News

Man Arrested After Santa Rosa Police Chase In Stolen Car

SANTA ROSA (CBS SF) -- A 22-year-old man was arrested in Santa Rosa early Monday morning after leading police on a chase in a stolen car, police said.

At about 1:25 a.m. Monday, police spotted a stolen vehicle being driven east on West Steele Lane near Dorado Court.

Officers attempted to pull the car over, but the driver—later identified as Dan Cotton—would not stop, and a vehicle pursuit ensued, police said.

Cotton continued driving east on West Steele Lane at speeds above 70 mph, failing to stop at red lights and stop signs, according to police.  The pursuit ended a short time later when Cotton's vehicle broke down.

Cotton was arrested for recklessly evading police, possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance, police said. He also had three misdemeanor no-bail warrants that had been issued for his arrest.

He was booked into Sonoma County Jail, police said.

© Copyright 2014 by CBS San Francisco and Bay City News Service. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.