Petaluma Man Arrested In High-Speed Chase

PETALUMA, CA — Petaluma police arrested a man on suspicion of reckless driving and evading police after a pursuit late Sunday night. Officers saw James Irving, 19, of Petaluma speeding and driving recklessly in the area of Petaluma Boulevard North and Skillman Lane around 10:40 p.m., police said.

Irving fled an attempted traffic stop on Skillman Lane and drove west at 60 mph through a three-way stop at Marshall Avenue. He then passed another motorist at 80 mph until officers made a high-risk traffic stop at
Skillman and Thomson lanes, police said.

Irving was booked into Sonoma County Jail on suspicion of reckless driving and evading police.

By Bay City News Service

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