Michael Daniel Harvey, 37, has entered a not guilty plea to failing to pull over for deputies and causing several traffic collisions. (File Photo)
By G. T. Houts
Crestline, CA – A not guilty plea to a felony count of driving with a disregard for public safety while fleeing a police officer has been entered by Michael Daniel Harvey, 37, according to court documents reviewed by ROTWNEWS.com.
Harvey was arraigned via video by Commissioner Ronald J. Gilbert from the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino. Bail was set at $100,000 and the public defender appointed.
The Central Detention Center (CDC) in San Bernardino. (Photo vby ROTWNEWS.com)
THE INCIDENT
Deputies from the Twin Peaks Station attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Monday, June 20, on an older model silver Cadillac with paper plates.
The driver of the vehicle — later identified as Harvey — failed to pull over for deputies.
THE PURSUIT
The Twin Peaks Station’s media advisory indicates that a short but erratic pursuit followed through the streets in Crestline.
Deputies observed the Cadillac driving down the middle of the road and then attempting to pass an approaching vehicle resulting in a minor traffic collision.
The suspect continued down the wrong side of the roadway, striking a second vehicle, according to the release.
In an apparent attempt to pass another vehicle, Harvey’s vehicle collided with a light pole.
The release reported that Harvey exited the while the Cadillac and while it was still in drive it collided with an oncoming car.
THE ARREST
Harvey was arrested in the area of Springwater Road and Springy Path at 3:47 p.m., according to booking documents.
Harvey is also known as Mark Matthew Harvey.
He was booked at the Central Detention Center without incident.
COURT HEARINGS
Harvey is scheduled to appear in Department S-17 at 8:30 a.m. on June 30 for a pre-preliminary hearing.
The suspect is also scheduled for a preliminary hearing in the same courtroom on July 5 at 8:30 a.m.
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