The Huntington Beach police arrested a reckless driver after a pursuit with help from a K9 officer

On Thursday night, Huntington Beach police officers responded to a call for service at Heil Ave. and Graham St., where a car was driving recklessly, even running red lights.

Two police officers found the vehicle and chased it with support from the police helicopter, HB1. Additional officers blocked intersections to keep everyone safe.

After a short while, the driver stopped, but as he exited the car, he changed his mind and tried to get back in.

With the help of K9-Nacho, the officers eventually were able to arrest the driver. They found that he was drunk and had illegal drugs in his possession.

The Huntington Beach Police Department thanks the citizen who reported this, as it might have prevented harm to innocent people on the road. The vigilance is appreciated.

Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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