Martinez Police Chase Ends In Crash, Drug Bust
MARTINEZ (CBS SF) -- A police chase in Martinez came to an abrupt end Wednesday morning.
An officer tried to pull over a vehicle for traffic violations in Martinez at 2:51 a.m., but the driver failed to stop and led the officer on a pursuit through Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and Lafayette, according to
police.
Officers were able to force the driver to come to a crashing stop, smashing up the back of the car.
The officer was able to deploy a K-9 unit and take the driver, identified as Leonard Covarrubias, 44, into custody.
Police said Covarrubias had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest. A search of his vehicle revealed he was allegedly in possession of a loaded .45-caliber handgun and a small amount of a controlled substance.
Covarrubias was transported to a hospital to be treated for injuries he suffered during his apprehension, then was later taken to jail.
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