Man arrested in south Sacramento after police pursuit with infant in the vehicle
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- Officers attempted a traffic stop, but vehicle did not pull over.
- The police chase ended near Kiessig Avenue and La Grand Boulevard.
- Police said the man faces a child endangerment charge for having an infant in the vehicle.
A man was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly leading Sacramento police on a pursuit with an infant in the vehicle, authorities said.
The chase began shortly after 9 a.m. when officers attempted a traffic stop, according to Sacramento Police Department spokesperson Officer Allison Smith. The driver did not pull over, prompting a pursuit through streets in south Sacramento.
The chase ended near Kiessig Avenue and La Grande Boulevard, just south of 47th Avenue. Officers took the man into custody without further incident.
Smith said the suspect had two outstanding warrants and now faces additional charges of evading police and child endangerment.
Rosalio Ahumada
The Sacramento Bee