Man Arrested After Leading Police On Chase In Napa

A Napa man led police on a chase in a stolen car before crashing into another vehicle early Sunday morning, police said today.

The suspect, Andrew Ochoa, 18, is accused of driving a stolen vehicle and causing crashes that resulted in property damage, according to Napa police.

At 3:56 a.m. Sunday, an officer spotted a white 2004 Dodge pickup truck that was reported stolen from the 1200 block of Eggleston Street earlier that morning.

After the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, Ochoa drove off going south on Jefferson Street.

The suspect, along with a 27-year-old male passenger, led the officer on a pursuit through several blocks before he struck a fence and a street sign north of Polk Street.

The crash caused the left front wheel to separate from the car and the suspect proceeded to drive on three wheels, creating a shower of sparks, police said.

When Ochoa tried to make a left turn onto Ash Street, he lost control of the vehicle and hit a 1993 GMC Yukon that crashed into the front porch of a residence, according to police.

Officers immediately took Ochoa, who also goes by the name Andrew Resendez, into custody.

He complained of back pain and was transported to Queen of the Valley Medical Center for treatment. After Ochoa is cleared from the hospital, officers said he will be booked into Napa County Jail.

The 27-year-old passenger did not suffer any injuries and was eventually released.

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--BAy City News