Occurred on 11/13/11, 02:06 a.m.   D.W.I./Evading Arrest   1111130024

An Officer was approaching the intersection at Baldwin and S. Port when he observed a white 1993 Chevrolet Lumina approaching him at a  high rate of speed.   The Officer pulled to a stop just as the vehicle ran the stop sign and nearly  struck him.

The Officer attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the driver refused to stop and fled.  The driver who had his headlights off continued driving recklessly, running several stop signs, and swerving all over the road.  

Officers pursued the vehicle to the area of Noakes and Palm where he threw out a beer can.  He then drove onto IH 37  towards the SH 286 interchange, and pulled to a stop on the southbound side of SH 286. 

The driver fled on foot across SH 286 onto the northbound lanes as Officer gave chase.  The driver Islas Candelario (09/16/85) was tased and arrested. 

Candelario who appeared to be intoxicated was issued a  Breath Test and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Evading Arrest in a Vehicle, and Evading Arrest on Foot.

A passenger in the vehicle was released at the scene.