Driver Arrested After Two-Hour Pursuit Across North County
The chase, initiated by a suspicious activity report, involved aerial surveillance, spike strips, and non-lethal measures before the suspect surrendered.
- The pursuit began at 10:15 a.m. in Fallbrook after a report of a suspicious individual led deputies to a man in his 20s driving a black SUV with damaged windows.
- The suspect evaded an attempted traffic stop, prompting a two-hour chase through North County cities, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Escondido.
- Authorities utilized aerial surveillance and ground units, eventually deploying spike strips in Rainbow to stop the vehicle.
- Video evidence shows deputies firing pepper balls at the SUV before the suspect surrendered after being tased during a brief standoff.
- The suspect was taken into custody and received medical attention from North County Fire Department medics; charges for evading deputies are expected.
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