Domestic violence suspect arrested after pursuit in Indio

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Sally Webster was interviewed at the sheriff's station in Thermal following her arrest in March.

A domestic violence suspect was arrested Sunday after he allegedly fled from authorities and used his vehicle to ram Riverside County sheriff's vehicles during the pursuit.

At about 1:25 a.m. Sunday, deputies from the sheriff's Thermal station were pursuing Jose Lopez Jr. in the 47-000 block of Indio Boulevard. Lopez was wanted for several felony charges, including stalking, domestic violence and criminal threats, according to authorities.

The sheriff's department said Lopez used his vehicle to ram pursuing sheriff's vehicles. He subsequently lost control of his vehicle and collided with a fence, disabling his vehicle, they added.

Lopez allegedly fled on foot and was apprehended with the assistance of a RCSD service dog. The suspect was booked at the John Benoit Detention Center on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, felony evading, stalking, domestic violence and criminal threats.

Anyone with information on the investigation was urged to contact Deputy Martin of the Thermal station at 760-863-8990, or, to report tips anonymously, call 760-341-7867.

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Domestic violence suspect arrested after pursuit in Indio