Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Arrests 15-Year-Old Following High-Speed Pursuit
“PRESS RELEASE – The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile who led them on a vehicle pursuit which was called off by deputies after his increased recklessness and danger to public safety.
On Saturday November 2, 2024, Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputies were conducting DUI Enforcement as part of grant funding that was awarded to reduce alcohol related harm.
At about 10:41 PM, deputies attempted to stop a grey Ford Mustang for exhibition of speed on US 101 near John Street. The driver fled and led deputies on a pursuit with speeds exceeding 70 MPH on surface streets and reached speeds of over 100 MPH on the highway. Deputies discontinued the pursuit due to the increased recklessness of the driver and in the interest of public safety.
Deputies continued their investigation and were able to identify the driver and locate the vehicle. The driver was identified as a 15-year-old male. The juvenile male was cited and released to a parent for the following violation:
12500(a) CVC – Unlicensed Driver
2800.2(a) CVC – Reckless Evading
2800.4 CVC – Driving Opposite Traffic / Evading
23109(c) CVC – Exhibition of Speed.
The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 30-DAYS.
– ESPAÑOL –
La Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Monterey arrestó a un joven de 15 años que los llevó a una persecución vehicular que fue cancelada por los agentes después de su mayor imprudencia y peligro para la seguridad pública.
El sábado 2 de noviembre de 2024, los agentes del alguacil del condado de Monterey estaban llevando a cabo la aplicación de la ley de DUI como parte de la subvención que se otorgó para reducir los daños relacionados con el alcohol.
Los agentes pudieron identificar al conductor y localizar el vehículo. El conductor fue identificado como un joven de 15 años. El menor de edad fue citado y entregado a uno de sus padres por la siguiente violación:
12500(a) CVC – Conductor sin licencia
2800.2(a) CVC – Evasión imprudente
2800.4 CVC – Conducir en sentido contrario al tráfico / Evadir
23109(c) CVC – Exhibición de Velocidad.
El vehículo involucrado fue remolcado e incautado durante 30 días.”
