Bi-state chase ends with 1 arrest
A car chase that started in Carson City on Thursday night ended in South Lake Tahoe with a foot chase.
James Thomas Cook, 35, was driving a stolen vehicle from the Bay Area. He faces five charges, including driving under the influence, vehicle theft and evading a police officer. Bail was set at $90,500.
Nevada Highway Patrol troopers followed him from Carson City to Stateline, then South Lake Tahoe officers took over the pursuit on Jan. 5.
Officers said Cook went up Pioneer Trail to Black Bart Avenue, then through the South Tahoe PUD gate. That’s when the suspect ran. Offices were able to apprehend him.
— Lake Tahoe News staff report