On August 5, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m., A California Highway Patrol officer assigned to the Newhall Area was conducting patrol on Sierra Highway north of Anthony Road in Los Angeles County, California when he observed a white Volkswagen Passat traveling at a high rate of speed and visually estimated the vehicle to be moving around 90 miles per hour in a posted 55 mph zone. Radar later confirmed a speed of approximately 92 mph. The officer initiated a traffic stop, and the driver pulled onto the dirt shoulder near Anthony Road. During contact, the officer reported detecting a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle. The driver’s eyes appeared red and watery, and his speech was described as slurred. An open container of alcohol was also reportedly observed inside the vehicle. The driver admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the evening but declined to perform field sobriety tests. After being advised he was under arrest, the driver accelerated away from the stop, initiating a short pursuit through nearby roads and a residential area. The vehicle eventually turned into a driveway at a residence where the driver exited and ran inside the home. the officer entered the residence in hot pursuit and deployed a Taser when the suspect attempted to flee further inside the house. The individual was taken into custody shortly afterward. Medical personnel evaluated the suspect, and he was later transported to Henry Mayo Hospital where a blood sample was drawn for toxicology testing. After being medically cleared, the individual was transported for booking. Charges listed in the arrest report include: • CVC 2800.2(a) — Reckless evading a peace officer • CVC 23152(a) — Driving under the influence of alcohol • CVC 23152(b) — Driving with a BAC of 0.08% or greater (pending blood results) • PC 148(a)(1) — Resisting or obstructing an officer All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Golden State DUI brings transparency to DUI arrests across California using public records and bodycam footage where available. (All footage is obtained through official public records request. Unauthorized reuploads may be subject to copyright action. If you see this content elsewhere it was not authorized.) #police #california #losangeles #CHP

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