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Armed Suspect Arrested After High-Speed Chase Ends in Sonoma County River Near Petaluma Marina

Nov 5, 2024, 10:28 PM

A suspect was arrested following a high-speed chase in Sonoma County that concluded when he drove his stolen vehicle into a river. The incident began with the suspect fleeing from law enforcement, including the California Highway Patrol, after crashing his car along the Sonoma coast. He subsequently ran into heavy brush on a steep hillside before heading toward the beach. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, attempted to negotiate with the armed suspect during the pursuit. The chase ended at the Petaluma Marina, where authorities took the man into custody. The situation prompted police to advise the public to avoid the area.