"Capitola police booked the suspect, a 44-year-old man from out of county, into Santa Cruz County Jail on multiple felony charges including robbery, obstruction, theft and a parole hold, as well as Ramey warrants from nearby counties, a type of warrant issued before a prosecutor files formal criminal charges. Last week, Capitola police investigated a robbery from a business where a loss prevention officer was injured when the suspect shoved them to ground, according to a statement from the department."
"On Jan. 8, officers received reports that the suspect had just fled from an attempted traffic stop by Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office deputies on Highway 9. Shortly after, a Capitola police unit located the suspect, who again evaded law enforcement on what was believed to be a stolen motorcycle. Police said the suspect fled recklessly from officers through an apartment complex and against the direction of traffic, driving directly toward a motor officer at a high rate of speed, nearly causing a collision."
Capitola police arrested a 44-year-old out-of-county man and booked him into Santa Cruz County Jail on multiple felony charges including robbery, obstruction, theft, and a parole hold, along with Ramey warrants from nearby counties. Officers recognized the suspect from a prior arrest and noted a history of evading police, theft, and violent crime. A loss prevention officer was injured during a business robbery when the suspect shoved them to the ground. On Jan. 8 the suspect fled an attempted traffic stop and evaded on a suspected stolen motorcycle, driving recklessly and nearly causing a collision. The following night the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office located and, after a brief foot pursuit, apprehended the suspect.
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