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Raw video: suspect jumps into water after high-speed chase
In a developing situation, a high-speed chase led to a suspect driving into the water by the Petaluma Marina Tuesday afternoon.
PETALUMA, Calif. - A high-speed chase led to a suspect driving into the water by the Petaluma Marina Tuesday afternoon before he was arrested.
The incident first unfolded around noon when officers were conducting a traffic stop on southbound 101 at Corby Avenue, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said. However, the suspect refused to stop, starting a pursuit.
According to the sheriff's office, the suspect drove into the water as Petaluma police officers tried to get him to surrender. Sheriff's officials also said the suspect was armed with a gun.
Suspect's car after he drove into the water by the Petaluma Marina.
As of 2:45 p.m., the suspect was in custody, the sheriff's office said.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office was aided by the Petaluma Police and Fire Departments and the California Highway Patrol.
A witness told KTVU that a helicopter flew above, warning onlookers to clear the scene, saying they were in the crossfire.