Suspect in custody after chase in stolen car in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO – A man is in custody after allegedly leading authorities on a chase and then climbing onto the roof of a pub on J Street in Sacramento.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office says authorities tried to pull over suspect for a traffic violation near the Sacramento Executive Airport around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Deputies say the car had been reported stolen.
It's unclear how long deputies were chasing the suspect, but he eventually bailed near J and 18th streets and managed to get onto the roof of a pub in the area.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Francisco J. Perez, eventually surrendered and was taken into custody. Deputies also allegedly found a gun inside the car he was driving.
No injuries were reported.
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