Man arrested after leading Tracy police officers on car chase

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By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

TRACY, Calif. — A man wanted for stalking and burglary was arrested Saturday after leading officers on a chase.

According to a news release from the Tracy Police Department, it started around 8 a.m. Saturday when officers responded to a Flock license plate reader hit on a car driven by a burglary suspect.

Police say the man, who they did not identify, was allegedly armed with a knife and made threats he would force officers to shoot him.

Officers tried to stop the driver on Schulte Road near Tracy Boulevard but he didn’t stop and a chase began. Police say the man tried to ram a marked patrol car but was unsuccessful.

The driver was later detained by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office/Dublin Police where he is being held.

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About the Author
Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.