KING CITY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance report in the 62000 block of Cattlemen Road in San Ardo at about 12:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21.
The victim reported that Hugo Manuel Sanchez, 34, had vandalized some property and stolen her vehicle, which he used to flee the scene.
At about 2:15 a.m., the victim called back. Sanchez reportedly battered a neighbor and proceeded to steal the victim’s second vehicle and fled the scene again.
At about 2:40 a.m., a Sheriff sergeant saw a vehicle matching the description of the second stolen vehicle at a gas station on Broadway Avenue in King City. The sergeant was able to coordinate with King City Police Department to attempt a traffic stop on the stolen vehicle.
When an attempt to stop the vehicle was made, the vehicle failed to yield and entered southbound Highway 101 at First Street. Further assistance was requested from the California Highway Patrol, who were able to successfully deploy spike strips near Wild Hose Road, disabling the front tires of the vehicle.
The vehicle continued failing to yield while driving on its bare front wheels until reaching the San Ardo exit. Sheriff’s deputies were able to stop the vehicle, which became stuck in wet grass as it attempted to re-enter southbound Highway 101.
Sheriff’s deputies and King City Police officers were able to safely take Sanchez into custody without further incident.
“By working together with our partners at King City PD and the California Highway Patrol, we were able to ensure that no member of the public, peace officer or the suspect were injured. This was teamwork at its best,” stated Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto.
Sanchez was booked into the Monterey County Jail for numerous violations, including vehicle theft, evading a peace officer, violation of a court order and violation of probation.
