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Danville police arrested a man and woman following a brief pursuit and neighborhood search after the pair allegedly fled an attempted traffic stop Friday morning.
Christopher Ramos, 27, of Danville and San Leandro resident Amy Ramos, 23, were booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on various charges, according to Danville police Lt. Allan Shields.
The incident began just after 10 a.m. Friday when a patrol officer tried to pull over a 2000 Honda Civic near the intersection of Sycamore Valley Road and San Ramon Valley Boulevard, Shields said.
Christopher Ramos, who was driving the Civic, failed to yield and led the officer on an approximately two-mile pursuit, according to the lieutenant. The car was reportedly later determined to have been stolen from Livermore on Monday.
Officers lost sight of the Civic on Contada Circle, a residential street off Camino Tassajara, but citizens in the area pointed police in the direction of the fleeing car, Shields said.
Police then found the car abandoned on nearby Ynez Circle, where another group of residents told officers where the occupants ran, according to Shields.
Amy Ramos was subsequently found hiding in a nearby van, and Danville police K-9 Rony tracked Christopher Ramos to a neighborhood home, where he was discovered in the garage, Shields said, adding that both people were taken into custody without incident.
Christopher Ramos was arrested on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle, possessing stolen property, felony evading of police and evading while driving on the wrong side of the road.
Amy Ramos was booked on suspicion of possessing stolen property, having drug paraphernalia and violating probation.
It is not yet known whether the two arrestees are related, according to Shields.
The lieutenant credited the efforts of the residents who helped officers during the search, saying, “This was a great example of the community partnering with the police to stop crime. I am very grateful for the alert citizens who helped in finding and apprehending these individuals.”
This is another wonderful example of how blessed we are to have police officers who do their jobs so well. They are professionals. When you combined their efforts with neighbors who also care and support our police, you have a safe and protected community like Danville. Years ago, when we first moved here, I was pulled over for a traffic stop. Honestly, I was not happy. But now I understand the value of their work. When they pulled me over, the Danville officers were polite and efficient. In a few minutes, I was on my way. DPD is the best!
Great Work…Keep it up, a local Police supporter
DPD does a good job, way to go!. Thousand oaks does not see this munch, how safe is Danville as to Thousand oaks. Please let me know.
Yes, we have good police and we also have low crime since most residents are working, taking care of their families and don’t have time to come up with ways to rip other people off by stealing, or taking stuff from them.
Great job DPD officers. From a retired police officer.