On 11/15/25, in the early afternoon, a police Sergeant spotted a truck driving on a rim near Brookhurst and Slater. The Sergeant attempted a traffic stop, but the suspect fled, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department.
A brief pursuit was initiated and quickly canceled due to the suspect’s reckless driving in poor weather conditions.
FVPD police officers continued to search the area and soon located the truck again.
A second pursuit was initiated, during which the driver (still operating the vehicle on a rim) attempted to flee but lost control and struck an electrical pole, bringing the pursuit to an end.
The suspect exited the disabled truck and was safely taken into custody. He displayed objective signs of intoxication and, following a thorough investigation, was ultimately booked for DUI and felony evading.
In California, the suspect faces serious consequences for both DUI and felony reckless evading. Penalties can include jail or prison time, fines, license suspension, probation, and mandatory programs.
Here’s a breakdown in plain text:
- DUI (Driving Under the Influence) – California 2025 laws
- First offense: Up to 6 months in county jail, fines between $390–$1,000, and a 6-month license suspension
- Mandatory DUI education program (typically 3–9 months)
- Installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) for most offenders
- Repeat offenses: Harsher penalties, including longer mandatory jail terms (e.g., 180 days minimum for a third DUI within 10 years) and possible permanent license revocation after a fourth conviction
- BAC threshold lowered to 0.05% for most drivers as of 2025
- Felony Reckless Evading (Vehicle Code § 2800.2 VC)
- Defined as fleeing police in a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for public safety
- Can be charged as a felony, punishable by:
- 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison
- Fines up to $10,000
- Formal probation with strict conditions
- If the evading causes injury or death, penalties escalate dramatically (up to 7 years in prison for serious injury, or life if death occurs)
- Additional consequences
- Criminal record with long-term impacts on employment and licensing
- Vehicle impoundment and restitution for damages (e.g., striking the electrical pole)
- Court fees and increased insurance costs
Summary: The suspect is likely facing felony-level charges with prison exposure (up to 3 years for reckless evading) plus DUI penalties (jail, fines, license suspension, IID). If this is not their first DUI, penalties increase sharply.