Originally published by the Cotati Police Department:. “On January 25, 2024, at approximately 1:40 AM, Officers with the Cotati Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. After activating the patrol vehicles overhead emergency lights, the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed. Shortly after, the vehicle began to drive eastbound in the westbound lanes of East Cotati Avenue with its lights turned off. At this time, Officer’s terminated the pursuit due to public safety concerns; however, the Officers were still able to see the vehicle and continued to update the Cotati Police Department dispatch center.