Release Date/Time: 8/26/2014 11:19 AM
Incident: Pursuit, hit and run, DUI
Report #: 14-081213
Date: Tuesday, 8/26/2014
Time: 9:20 AM
Location: W. Alisal St. / Fairfax Cir.
A traffic officer on a motorcycle tried to stop a black GMC Sierra pick-up for vehicle code violations. Emmanuel Garcia (26) sped off and a pursuit was initiated, which lasted for one mile. Garcia jumped out of his truck at Belmont St and Via Maria. Garcia left the truck in gear and it collided with a parked car. Garcia jumped a fence and ran across Davis Rd into the strawberry fields. A lengthy foot chase ensued but ended when a K9 officer arrived and ordered Garcia to stop or he'd be bit. Garcia surrendered without incident. Garcia was under the influence of marijuana. He is on probation for prior DUI's and his license is suspended. His truck was impounded for 30-days and Garcia was booked into Monterey County Jail for DUI, hit and run, felony evading, violation of probation and driving on a suspended license.
Release Authorized by: Sheldon Bryan
Telephone: (831) 758-7250