Mendocino Sheriff issues press release on evasion, controlled substance arrest
From the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office:
“On 12-20-2019 at approximately 6:49 P.M., Deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 162 in the area of Covelo, California.
Deputies observed a lighting violation and attempted a traffic stop, however the vehicle failed to yield resulting in a pursuit. Deputies pursued the vehicle for several miles as it continued to travel southbound on Highway 162.
The vehicle swerved into the northbound lane several times, however the vehicle maintained a speed of approximately 45 miles per hour as the Deputies pursued it.
California Highway Patrol Officers deployed spike strips; which rendered the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle eventually pulled to the side of Highway 101 and stopped.
Deputies contacted the driver and sole occupant, Jack Towers. Deputies observed Towers displayed objective signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Deputies evaluated Towers and developed probable cause to believe he was, in fact, under the influence of a controlled substance.
Deputies searched Towers’ vehicle and located loaded firearms inside the driver’s compartment that were readily accessible to him.
Deputies arrested Towers for 2800.2(a) VC – (Evading a Peace Officer Reckless Driving), 11550(e) HS – (Under Influence Controlled Substance In Possession of Firearm), 29800(a)(1) PC – (Felon/Addict In Possession Firearm).
Towers was booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held in lieu of 35,000.00 bail.”
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