WATSONVILLE—A man was arrested after reportedly running from Watsonville police following a car stop Monday afternoon in downtown Watsonville.
Master Officer Charles Bailey said he tried to stop the car around 12:30pm when the driver suddenly shot down East Lake Avenue and nearly crashed. After abandoning the car and letting it roll to a stop, the male driver ran while his female passenger remained at the scene, Bailey said.
About 20 minutes later a witness aided police in locating the man, who raced into the Lettunich Building on the corner of Main and East Beach streets. Police found him hiding in a garbage can on the third floor where he was detained.
Both are facing illegal drug charges. The incident remains under investigation.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
