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A motor officer attempted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle recently in Santa Ana, according to the SAPD.
This led to a high-speed pursuit when the suspect refused to come to a stop.
The suspect then proceeded to collide with another vehicle as he fled from the police. The accident resulted in minor injuries to the occupants of the other vehicle.
The pursuit was then canceled after the suspect fled from the scene. However the police looked up the address of the suspect using his license plates and the DMV’s database.
Police officers found the vehicle at the registered vehicle owner’s address.
The suspect eventually surrendered and the hit and run victim was able to identify him.
The suspect was then connected to a handgun that was discarded and recovered by police investigators.
The suspect was arrested and he was booked at the Santa Ana City Jail on various felony charges.
The situation described above involves multiple serious offenses in California, each carrying significant penalties:
- Speeding: Speeding violations in California can result in fines ranging from $238 to $490, depending on how much you exceed the speed limit.
- Evading Arrest: Evading a police officer can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. A misdemeanor can result in up to one year in county jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Felony reckless evading can lead to 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison and fines up to $10,000.
- High-Speed Pursuit: Engaging in a high-speed chase, especially with reckless driving, can result in felony charges, which may include several years in state prison and substantial fines.
- Hit and Run: Fleeing the scene after hitting another vehicle is a misdemeanor if it only involves property damage, punishable by up to six months in county jail and a fine up to $1,000. If the accident involves injury or death, it can be charged as a felony with more severe penalties.
- Discarding a Handgun: Discarding a handgun at the scene can be considered negligent discharge of a firearm, which can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Penalties include up to one year in county jail for a misdemeanor, or up to three years in state prison for a felony.
These offenses combined can lead to severe legal consequences, including significant jail or prison time, hefty fines, and a permanent criminal record.
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