Deputies forced into pursuit of suspect near Corcoran. Local police help with arrest

The suspect, later identified as Ryan Rodriguez, 18, committed a vehicle code violation by leaving the orchard, driving quickly onto 7th Avenue in an attempt to evade the deputy.  

The deputy turned on his lights and siren in an attempt to get the suspect to stop. Rodriguez failed to yield, leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit throughout the Corcoran area.

At times, Ryan drove at speeds of 90 miles per hour and failed to stop at several stop signs.

At 6 1/2 Avenue and Sherman Avenue, the suspect lost control of the vehicle and drove into an orchard. Rodriguez ran from the car. The deputy checked the vehicle for other occupants and alerted local Corcoran police officers, providing them with the suspect’s description.  

A female juvenile was found in the suspect’s car who was later released to family members.

Corcoran police officers arrested Ryan a short distance away and turned him over to the sheriff’s office.

Kings County deputies charged Rodriguez with two felony charges: 2800.2 VC- Felony Pursuit, 273a(a) PC- Child Endangerment, and one Misdemeanor charge of 148(a)(1) PC- obstructing a deputy.

Due to the implementation of the $0 bail schedule during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ryan was issued a citation and ordered to appear in court. He was released.