Vehicle Pursuit After Assault on Rohnert Park Officer
ROHNERT PARK – On 11/25/24, at approximately 2139 hours, Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety officers contacted a subject sitting in a vehicle behind 200 Classic Ct. The subject, who was identified as Alex Reed, was determined to be on Sonoma County probation and was exhibiting signs and symptoms of being under the influence of a narcotic.
Officers attempted to have Reed exit his vehicle to continue their investigation, at which time Reed reversed his vehicle, striking one of the officers with his open door. Reed then fled the scene.
Officers engaged in a vehicle pursuit with Reed around the City of Rohnert Park before entering Hwy 101. Once on the highway, the vehicle pursuit was turned over to the California Highway Patrol who continued chasing him. The pursuit ended up going into the Santa Rosa Police Department’s jurisdiction where it was finally terminated and Reed was arrested. He was booked into jail for charges of 2800.2 (a) CVC – Fail to Yield, 245 (c) PC – Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and 1203.2(a) PC – Violation of Probation.
The officer was treated at a local hospital and released.
Address/Location
Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety
City Center Dr
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-584-2600
Deputy Chief Aaron Johnson
Police
[email protected]
707-584-2600
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