License plate reader notifies police of wanted vehicle; ends in pursuit, arrest
(KRON) – A felon who was found with a significant amount of prescription drugs was arrested after evading deputies, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
Around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, San Mateo deputies were notified of a wanted vehicle driving on Highway 1, entering Half Moon Bay from an automated license plate reader.
After locating the vehicle, deputies initiated a traffic stop. However, the driver attempted to evade the deputies. A perimeter was set to detain the driver.
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The driver was identified as 29-year-old Moss Beach resident Hector L. Gonzalez.
Deputies found a significant amount of prescription drugs on Gonzalez. He was also in possession of pepper spray, which is illegal for a felon, according to the sheriff’s office.
Gonzalez was arrested and later booked into the Maguire Correction Facility for multiple charges, including:
Felony possession of prescription drugs with intent to sell
Felony reckless evading
Resisting arrest
Possessing a controlled substance
Unlawful possession of pepper spray
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Deputy Gustavo Islas at gislas@smcgov.org or call (650) 726-8288.
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