Douglas Thomas Porter Jr.
Tuolumne, CA – A Tuolumne man dealing with two misdemeanor warrants upped the ante by foremost deputies on a chase and now faces felony prices as very well.
A Tuolumne Sheriff’s Deputy pursuing driving a Yamaha bike on Cedar Road in Tuolumne on Monday just after 11:30 p.m. discovered the bike’s registration had expired in January. The deputy witnessed the rider, 36-calendar year-previous Douglas Thomas Porter Jr., operate a cease indication and pace absent.
The deputy gave chase, making an attempt to pull Porter about, but alternatively, the suspect ongoing onto Buchanan Street. The velocity restrict is 35 mph, but sheriff’s officials famous that Porter’s speed exceeded 60 mph although crossing above into the opposite lane several moments and on blind curves, in accordance to sheriff’s officers. The chase lasted about two miles when Porter, right after almost crashing, pulled about and was detained with out further more incident.
A data check out unveiled he experienced two superb misdemeanor warrants for his arrest. He can now tack on felony evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety to his two warrants.