The Colma Police Department reported an incident from August 17, where a Volkswagen Jetta driver engaged in reckless behavior that escalated into a full-fledged pursuit. According to a social media post by the department, the driver, later identified as Samuel Naranjo, initiated the chase by assaulting another vehicle with a canned beverage before attempting to flee from law enforcement.
The officer on patrol had been near Junipero Serra Boulevard and Colma Boulevard around 8:14 PM when he witnessed the assault. Naranjo, a 29-year-old Vacaville resident, allegedly failed to yield when the officer attempted a traffic stop, leading to a pursuit. The chase had to be abandoned when Naranjo drove onto a sidewalk, showing a willful and wanton disregard for the public’s safety, as the Colma Police Department described the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the initial assault with the beverage can.
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