A 19-year-old man was arrested July 12 after authorities said he led sheriff’s deputies on a pursuit that reached 80 mph in a stolen car before fleeing on foot at a San Marcos park.
The incident began around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 12, when deputies received an automated license plate reader alert for a stolen white 2022 Kia Forte heading north on Nordahl Road near Montiel Road, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies found the car in the Stater Bros. parking lot at 1330 E. Mission Road. The driver did not stop when deputies activated their lights and siren, prompting a pursuit that ended at Hollandia Park, the Sheriff’s Office stated in a report. Deputies arrested the driver after a brief foot chase.
Authorities identified the driver as Johan Carranza Acosta. The Sheriff’s Office stated that he showed signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance and was taken to Kaiser Hospital for medical clearance.
Acosta was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of evading a peace officer with disregard for public safety, auto theft and possession of a stolen vehicle.
The Kia had damage to its steering column and was towed. Its registered owner was notified. No injuries or property damage were reported.
