Visalia Police Arrest 2 After DUI Pursuit Ends in Crash Into Pole

Visalia police arrested two people after a short pursuit ended when a vehicle crashed into a pole inside a carport, according to the Visalia Police Department.

At about 8 p.m. Sunday, an officer attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle with an altered license plate near Giddings Street and Myrtle Avenue. The driver failed to yield, and officers initiated a brief pursuit.

The chase ended in the 1400 block of South Central Street when the vehicle struck a pole. Both occupants exited and fled on foot and were taken into custody after a short foot pursuit.

The driver, Rinaldo Gastelum, 27, fought with officers before being arrested. Police said Gastelum was driving under the influence of alcohol.

The passenger, Juan Ibarra, 33, was also arrested and found to have an active warrant.

Gastelum was booked on charges including resisting or obstructing an officer, resisting an executive officer, felony evading police, and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Ibarra was booked on resisting or obstructing an officer and on an active warrant for criminal threats, robbery, and domestic battery.

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