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MiWuk Teen Arrested For Theft Following Scuffle With Deputies

Twain Harte, Ca — Late last week, Tuolumne County Sheriff´s deputies spotted a stolen Ford Excursion on Highland Dr. in Twain Harte.

When an unidentified 17 year old walked toward the vehicle, a deputy ordered him to stop. The suspect proceeded to run away. After a scuffle with deputies, the suspect was arrested.

One of the deputies injured his knee during the ordeal and the department says he will likely be off work for a time. The juvenile also reported injuries. He was turned over to a probation officer after being medically cleared at Tuolumne General Hospital.

The vehicle was reported stolen in Monterey back on May 27th.

Written by BJ Hansen

This post was last modified on 01/31/2009 1:48 pm