Two Arrested for Downtown Riverside, Freeway Pursuit

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA - Police Monday released the names of two probationers arrested after a high-speed pursuit through downtown Riverside and the 60 Freeway.

Edwin Ramos, 29, of Jurupa Valley and Martin Garcia, 28, of Riverside, were booked on suspicion of felony evading, plus parole and probation violations, following the Saturday night pursuit.

The pursuit began after police tried to make a traffic stop at 11:24 p.m. near University Avenue and Lime Street, but the driver -- later identified as Ramos -- sped away from officers "at speeds reaching over 100 mph."

The men ditched the car near the Rubidoux Boulevard exit of the 60 Freeway, with Ramos taken into custody shortly after trying to escape on foot, police said.

A sheriff's helicopter was dispatched to aid police in searching for Garcia, who was eventually found hiding inside a bush, according to police.

In addition to felony evading, Ramos was on probation for grand theft, while Garcia was on parole for assault with a deadly weapon, according to police.

Ramos, who's being held in lieu of $100,000 bail, is due in court Wednesday, while Garcia is being held without bail and is due in court next week, according to county jail records.

— By City News Service / Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone