Parolee subdued with Taser, arrested following high-speed chase through Apple Valley
A parolee from Victorville led deputies on a high-speed chase through Apple Valley before being ultimately being subdued with a Taser and arrested on Friday afternoon, officials said.
The incident began about 2:20 p.m., when deputies noticed a Pontiac Grand Prix maneuvering recklessly in the area of Joshua Road and Standing Rock Avenue, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
"Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop and a pursuit ensued," according to a statement issued by the agency via social media.
"During the pursuit, the vehicle traveled speeds of over 100 miles per hour in a residential area," the statement said.
The fleeing car came to a halt at Ramona Avenue and Candlewood Road. A man at the wheel of the car and a woman riding as a passenger both ran.
"When deputies attempted to detain [the driver], he became combative and was subsequently Tased," the statement said. "Deputies also apprehended the passenger, who was found to be in possession of what appeared to be methamphetamine.
Driver Eduardo Mendoza Palacios, 25, of Victorville, was arrested on suspicion of recklessly evading police, as well as violation of parole stemming from a prior conviction, according to county booking records. He was being held without bail pending legal proceedings.
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Passenger Raquel Janet Nolan, 29, of Victorville was cited for alleged drug possession and obstruction of police and released.
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