A wanted felon from Cloverdale found himself in cuffs after a foot chase that led police through the doors of a Healdsburg church, officers said. According to the Healdsburg Police Department's social media post, 40-year-old Arturo Rodriguezherrera was on active probation for numerous offenses when he was spotted by police yesterday.
Around 2:26 PM that day, multiple warrants, which included a felony warrant for burglary out of Sonoma County, loomed over Rodriguezherrera as officers attempted to approach him. Instead of complying, Rodriguezherrera bolted, initiating a pursuit that abruptly ended inside St. John’s Church during a service in progress. The Healdsburg Police Department stated, "Officers quickly and safely removed the subject from the church despite his resistance."
Upon exiting the church, Rodriguezherrera's resistance to arrest escalated. The struggle between him and the law enforcement persisted on the streets for about four minutes in the view of residents. The man was found carrying methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, yet no injuries were reported. On the other hand, an officer involved suffered minor injuries.
Rodriguezherrera now faces a slate of charges, including felony resisting arrest with violence, possession of a controlled substance, and violation of probation, among others.
