MOTORCYCLIST THROWS GUN DURING POLICE CHASE

A 38-year-old Ceres man who was released from prison early was back in jail on multiple charges Wednesday evening, Oct. 21 after he led police on a chase during which he tossed a handgun onto the street.

At approximately 7:14 p.m., Ceres Police Officer Eric Souza was patrolling the area of Hatch and Moffett roads when he spotted a motorcyclist violating the California Vehicle Code. When Officer Souza attempted to conduct a traffic stop, Corey Chappell failed to yield and a police pursuit ensued.

During the chase, Chappel was seen reaching into the front of his waistband to retrieve a firearm, which he then discarded into the street in a residential neighborhood while continuing to flee. The firearm was later retrieved.

The pursuit came to an end when Chappel stopped and surrender.

Officers learned that both the motorcycle and gun were reported stolen. A search of Chappel turned up approximately a half-pound of suspected methamphetamine.

Chappell, who was released from prison on active Post-Release Community Supervision (PRCS), was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center.

DRUG ARREST MADE DURING FRIDAY CAR STOP

A 46-year-old Ceres man faces multiple charges stemming from a Friday traffic stop in which police discovered he was in possession of methamphetamine and a glass pipe.

At approximately 9:44 p.m., Ceres Police Officer Kyle Hatcher was patrolling the area of Morgan Road and Rockefeller Drive when he stopped Fidel Arreola driving a BMW 525i for vehicle code violations. Arreola informed Officer Hatcher that he was in possession of a glass pipe used for smoking methamphetamine. Officer Hatcher did a search and found the pipe and a plastic baggy containing a white crystalline substance suspected of being methamphetamine.

A records check revealed that Arreola had two traffic related misdemeanor warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and booked for the two misdemeanor warrants, driving on a license suspended for DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance with two or more priors.

DUI ARREST MADE ON MODESTO DRIVER

Luis Rivera Diaz, 39, of Modesto was arrested for drunken driving during a Sunday evening traffic stop.

Sergeant Aaron Pinon was patrolling the 1400 block of Hatch Road at approximately 11:30 p.m., when he stopped Rivera Diaz driving a Kia K5 for vehicle code violations. Sergeant Pinon immediately detected signs that he was under the influence of alcohol. Officer Miguel Diaz arrived on scene and conducted the DUI investigation. Based on the results, Rivera Diaz was arrested for DUI and provided breath samples that showed he was over double the legal limit.

Rivera Diaz was booked at the Public Safety Center for DUI.