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High Speed Chase Leads to Arrest in Craig County

 

One man is arrested after a high-speed chase in Craig County. Late last night, a Craig County Deputy observed a White 2018 Chevy Cruze traveling north at a high right of speed on Highway 69 in Big Cabin.

 

The deputy attempted to make a traffic stop for 71 in a 45 but the vehicle refused to stop. The deputy requested assistance from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol as the pursuit went north through Vinita on Highway 2. The chase reached speeds over 100mph. Deputies were able to successfully deploy stop sticks on Hwy 2 as the suspect continued north. The suspect entered the town of Welch, losing control of the vehicle, crashing into a residence and fleeing on foot.

 

The suspect was taken into custody after being spotted by on a rooftop of a neighboring residence near the vehicle. 34-year-old Ralph James Ochoa Jr is facing recommended charges of eluding a police officer, possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia, possession of a stolen vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident, DUI and a warrant out of Arizona.

 

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