09/05/2026
**Impaired 41-year-old man from Las Vegas flees from law enforcement while his 3-year-old child is in the car**
‼️ Last night, officers attempted to stop an Acura sedan in the city of Capitola for a traffic violation. The Acura failed to yield, and a pursuit ensued. discontinued the pursuit as a safety precaution. 🚨
Shortly afterward, California Highway Patrol (CHP) units located the Acura near the Seascape area and attempted to stop the vehicle. The Acura again fled, and another pursuit ensued. However, the vehicle came to a stop at a nearby beach as it headed toward the ocean.🌊
Officers later learned that a 3-year-old child was in the vehicle. The driver, a 41-year-old man from Las Vegas, was taken into custody for felony evading, DUI, and child endangerment. The child’s 38-year-old mother, also from Las Vegas, was separately taken into custody on separate charges. The child was taken to a safe location.
A huge shout-out to K-9 Officer Chip and his partner, as well as , for their assistance at the scene.
Holiday enforcement is in full effect. Drive responsibly ‼️
