Man Wanted on Felony Warrant Allegedly Leads Deputies on High-Speed Pursuit
SONOMA, CA — “On March 5, 2025, at approximately 7:04 PM, a deputy assigned to the Sonoma Valley Substation was patrolling the area of Sierra Drive and Mulford Lane when he observed a black Escalade driving at night without its headlights on. The vehicle was being driven by 28-year-old Jose Torres-Tepuri, who was known to deputies for having a felony no-bail warrant out for his arrest.
When the deputy activated his overhead emergency lights and attempted to pull over the Escalade, Torres-Tepuri fled at a high rate of speed, reaching up to 80 mph on Highway 12. As the deputy tried to catch up, he encountered the scene of a car accident, which caused Torres-Tepuri’s vehicle to become inoperable. During this incident, Torres-Tepuri sideswiped another car, resulting in minor injuries to the uninvolved driver. Deputies provided aid to that driver until fire personnel arrived.
Deputies also rendered first aid to Torres-Tepuri until fire personnel arrived. He was then transported by ambulance to a local hospital for medical clearance and was subsequently booked into the Sonoma County Jail.
Torres-Tepuri was charged with felony evading, a felony warrant, and a misdemeanor warrant. He remains in custody on a no-bail hold.”
