Police Chase Wanted Person
On 8/21/14, at approximately 12:11 PM, a Morgan Hill Police Officer attempted to stop a subject on a bicycle for committing traffic violations on Wright Avenue. As the Officer activated his lights and siren, the suspect abandoned his bicycle and began fleeing on foot. Additional Morgan Hill Police Department personnel responded to the area and were able to establish a perimeter which effectively prevented the suspect’s escape. The suspect was located hiding amongst brush in the front yard of a residence on Del Monte Avenue near El Toro Court.
The suspect was identified as Arturo Arias, 36, of Morgan Hill. He was arrested and later booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for multiple no-bail warrants, resisting arrest, and possession of burglary tools.
If anyone has information regarding this incident please contact the Morgan Hill Police Department at 408-779-2101.
Address/Location
Morgan Hill Police, California
16200 Vineyard Blvd
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 408-779-2101