Pursuit suspect arrested after hiding in orchard

Units from the California Highway Patrol and LA County Sheriffs deputies chased a reported wrong-way driver at high-speeds on surface streets and the 126 freeway, heading westbound towards Fillmore.

The pursuit ended when a male and female exited the vehicle in Santa Paula and took off on foot in an orchard. Police and a K-9 unit searchrf for the driver and passenger.

The Ventura County Sheriff's Department confirms the man was taken into custody.

This report will be updated as more information becomes available.

 

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