In a recent encounter with law enforcement, a man's bid to evade the law came to a crashing halt, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office reported. Deputy Singh, of the Headquarters Patrol Division, spotted a car that soon revealed itself to be more than meets the eye. According to the Sheriff's Office Facebook post, the vehicle was reported stolen and occupied at its discovery.

The suspect fled quickly when confronted by law enforcement, resulting in a high-speed pursuit. Santa Clara County deputies were diligent in their efforts and managed to not only keep up but ultimately apprehend the driver. Upon subsequent investigation, the deputies found that the driver was not a stranger to this situation. He had two outstanding warrants related to the theft of vehicles and mail, a history that foreshadowed the contents of his latest haul.

The surprises didn't end with the driver’s existing rap sheet. Deputies uncovered a trove of stolen mail and credit cards inside the reclaimed vehicle. This discovery, while significant, was overshadowed by another more sinister finding. According to the Sheriff's Office, the deputies unearthed "large amounts of apparent Methamphetamine and Cocaine" as well as "burglary tools," items that suggested a breadth of criminal endeavors far beyond the initial car theft.