A man driving a stolen car led police on a short pursuit in the East County Friday, authorities said.
It all began just before 6:30 p.m. when a police officer spotted a stolen vehicle getting onto eastbound Interstate 8 from Baltimore Drive in La Mesa.
The officer followed the car and attempted to pull over the driver as the vehicle exited I-8 onto North Mollison Avenue in El Cajon.
Instead, the driver – later identified by police as James Knight, 23 -- failed to yield and ran several red lights.
Police officers, along with help from the SDPD’s helicopter ABLE and CHP officers, pursued the car until Knight turned into a gated apartment complex on North Mollison Avenue.
Knight crashed into the complex gate before coming to a stop.
Police say Knight then got out of the car and attempted to flee on foot. Police caught him after a short foot pursuit.
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He was arrested and booked into jail. Police say the suspect had an outstanding arrest warrant as well are is facing charges of vehicle theft, felony evading and transportation of a controlled substance.
