December 9, 2022 - Merced – Sergio Garcia (31) was apprehended at the conclusion of a high-speed vehicle pursuit. He was in possession of a loaded firearm and controlled substances.
On Thursday, December 8th at 3:06 A.M., Merced Police Department officers responded to Travelodge Hotel at 1260 E. Yosemite Parkway for a disturbance. Garcia was at the hotel and possibly armed with a firearm. A records check revealed Garcia had a felony arrest warrant for robbery.
As officers approached the hotel, Garcia sped off on a blue motorcycle. Officers pursued Garcia and he failed to stop which initiated a high-speed vehicle pursuit. The pursuit went out towards the east city limits and ended after he lost control of the motorcycle and struck a concrete median near Campus Parkway and E. Hwy 140.
Garcia was ejected from the motorcycle and came to a rest approximately 150 yards away from the collision. Garcia was in possession of a loaded 9mm firearm and controlled substances.
Garcia sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a trauma center for medical treatment. Garcia is not allowed to possess firearms & ammunition due to his criminal history.
Garcia was treated for his injuries and booked at the Merced County Jail for felony vehicle pursuit, arrest warrants, and numerous weapon charges. Thankfully, nobody was seriously injured during the incident.
Case Number: 22-71301
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer King at 209-388-7785 or by email at kingm@cityofmerced.org.
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Source: Merced Police Department
