Westminster police pursuit ends in N. Tustin with a felony drug arrest

At approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday morning a Westminster police officer attempted to stop a motorcycle in the area of Brookhurst and McFadden for California Vehicle Code (CVC) violations.

The rider failed to yield and a pursuit was initiated, going through different cities eventually ending in North Tustin.

A search of the suspect revealed approximately 1.5 oz. of fentanyl and 23 grams of meth. The rider was arrested for felony evading and possession of narcotics/drug sales.

The OC Sheriff provided air support via their Duke 1 helicopter during the pursuit.

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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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