A 35-year-old Crestline man — Jason Allen Bechtol — is in custody after leading a Twin Peaks Sheriff’s deputy on a short pursuit through Crestline Streets. (Contributed Photo)
By G. T. Houts
Crestline, CA – A pursuit that lasted for several miles through the Crestline area came to a halt shortly after midnight on Lake Drive and Crest Forest Drive. Once the pursuit was terminated, deputies arrested 35-year-old Jason Allen Bechtol on suspicion of failure to yield, possession of narcotics for sale and an outstanding warrant out of Orange County.
THE PURSUIT
The Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station reports that the pursuit began when Deputy Jonathan Cavender attempted to stop the Crestline man’s 2010 Mini Cooper for expired registration and no license plate light on Old Mill Road near Lake Drive in Crestline about 12:10 a.m.
Bechtol reportedly fled from Deputy Cavender and led the deputy on a chase for several miles reaching speeds of 35 miles per hour on single lane, narrow roaedways and failed to stop at several intersections.
The pursuit ended on Crest Forest Drive near Lakeview Drive.
THE ARREST
Bechtol is being held on $150,000 bail at the Central Detention Center. (Photo by ROTWNEWS.com)
Bechtol was arrested without incident.
The suspect had an active arrest warrant issued in January for possession of a controlled substance.
In addition, deputies found controlled substances and paraphernalia inside the Mini Cooper after the arrest.
Bechtol was booked at the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino at 1:15 a.m. and is being held on $150,000 bail.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The case is being submitted to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s office for review and filing.
Bechtol is scheduled for a video arraignment at 12:30 p.m. on October 13, according to booking records.
Persons with information about the case are encouraged to call the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station at (909) 336-0600 or WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME.
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