Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN MARINO – A driver who was on active probation for felony evading and who led San Marino officers on a chase and brief standoff is expected to appear in court February 17.
Mary Arias was allegedly behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle when officers were notified by an Automated License Plate Reader just after 7:30 p.m. February 13. Arias allegedly fled from a traffic stop and led police on a chase, according to the San Marino Police Department. The 2014 blue Jeep Patriot was driven through nearby cities, such as San Gabriel, Alhambra, Monterey Park and Montebello where Arias stopped at Beverly Hospital and refused to exit the vehicle, San Marino Police said. Arias stopped outside the emergency room. “A short standoff ensued as the driver refused to exit her vehicle. Officers were able to convince the driver to voluntarily surrender and she was taken into custody without incident,” San Marino Police said in a written statement. During a search of the stolen Jeep, officers reportedly found drug paraphernalia, possible stolen mail and identification belonging to another person. Arias is expected to appear in Alhambra Municipal Court. She is being held at the Century Regional Detention Facility is lieu of $175,000 bail, according to Los Angeles County booking records. The investigation continues. Anyone with information on Arias’ alleged crimes is urged to call the San Marino Police Detective Bureau at 626-300-0720. |
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