Man arrested following late night police chase in Rigby that ended in Idaho Falls

RIGBY – An Idaho Falls man was arrested pursuing a high-speed pursuit done aggregate counties Thursday night.

Michael J. Sanchez was arrested and charged pinch felony eluding an officer, felony possession of supplier paraphernalia and felony possession of a controlled substance.

According to a news merchandise from nan Rigby Police Department, Thursday astir 11:30 p.m., a Rigby City Police serviceman was operating connected U.S. Highway 20 erstwhile they observed a car speeding eastbound.

The car near nan road astatine nan 320 exit, going northbound connected South State Street astatine 90 MPH successful a 35 MPH zone. The car reportedly grounded to output to nan officer’s lights and sirens and turned onto West 1st South, reaching speeds complete 100 MPH.

The car continued southbound onto Lewisville Highway, wherever an Idaho State Police serviceman successfully deployed spike strips astatine 81st North successful Bonneville County, causing nan beforehand correct tyre to deflate.

The car continued southbound done Idaho Falls, yet crashing on 65th South.

Sanchez was past identified, arrested, and booked into nan Jefferson County Jail.

The Rigby City Police were assisted by Jefferson County Sheriff, Idaho State Police, Bonneville County Sheriff, Idaho Falls Police, and Idaho Falls Fire and Ambulance.