MESA COUNTY, Colo - At approximately 2:00 this afternoon, Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies observed a wanted subject driving westbound on I70B near warrior way. Deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The suspect fled at a high rate of speed and deputies pursued. The suspect eventually crashed on I-70 Frontage Road near Helton Drive. The suspect fled on foot and was arrested by deputies in the area.
There were no injuries in this incident. A Mesa County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle was damaged in the pursuit.
The driver is identified as Paul Saunders, 22 of Clifton. Saunders has two active felony warrants: one out of MCSO and one out of GJPD.
Saunders is facing new charges related to today’s incident:
The driver is identified as Paul Saunders, 22 of Clifton. Saunders has two active felony warrants: one out of MCSO and one out of GJPD.
Saunders is facing new charges related to today’s incident:
- Vehicular Eluding (F5)
- Reckless Driving
- Obstruction a Peace Officer (M2)
- Reckless Endangerment (M3)
- 2 Counts of Hit and Run, Failed to Remain at the Scene of an Accident, Damage to Vehicle
- Drove Vehicle when License under Restraint
- Obedience to Official Traffic Control Device
- 2 Counts of Speeding 40MPH or more over
