Douglas sheriff's involved in high speed pursuit, suspect in custody near Minden Airport
UPDATE 9:05AM: The suspect in last night's pursuit that ended near the Minden Tahoe Airport appears to not be related to the two homicides, according to Douglas County Sheriff Daniel J. Coverley.
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A man was taken into custody late Sunday night after leading Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high speed pursuit that began in the Dresslerville area between the suspect and Washoe Tribal Police Officers after attempting to serve the suspect a warrant.
The pursuit began around 10 p.m. when the driver attempted to run over a sheriff’s deputy, according to dispatch via scanner. The pursuit ended at 10:43 p.m. near the intersection of Heybourne and Stockyard roads with the man in custody after he had ditched the vehicle he was driving and fled on foot.
Speeds during the pursuit were up to 125 mph.
The pursuit shut down multiple roads as the Nevada Highway Patrol and other agencies also intervened. Spike strips were set up. It is unclear whether the man fled from the vehicle due to spike strips.
The name of the suspect is unknown at this time and it is also unknown whether the pursuit was related to two homicides in the Gardnerville area, including one homicide discovered Sunday afternoon.
A press conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday. Check back for updates on this developing story.