Driver arrested for DUI, carjacking in Merced County, CHP says

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A operator was arrested for DUI and carjacking aft CHP made a postulation halt for a idiosyncratic speeding successful Merced County, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP says Officer Thornton made a postulation halt connected Shaffer Road, conscionable southbound of Walnut Avenue. Where the operator pulled into a mobile location park, and the occupants tried to flee. 

Officials accidental Thornton chased the operator and was taken into custody.

Deputies from the Merced County Sheriff’s Office accidental the conveyance had been carjacked conscionable earlier Officer Thornton made the stop.