CHP Hayward arrested a driver over the weekend after officers said the vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run, then tried and failed to slip away. A firearm was recovered from the car, and the suspect now faces hit-and-run, DUI and multiple firearm charges, according to the agency. Officers Mariscal and FTO Officer Lowe tracked down and detained the driver in under an hour, and the suspect was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
According to a CHP Hayward Facebook post, the agency tagged the photo set "Hit & FAILED Run" and shared images from the traffic stop that show the vehicle and recovered evidence. The post lists the charges the driver is expected to face and notes that the arrest came after officers tracked the car and pulled it over.
Officers Track Suspect, Find Firearm In Car
CHP said Officers Mariscal and FTO Officer Lowe located the vehicle and made the stop less than an hour after the initial call, putting the driver in handcuffs before the night was over. A search of the car turned up a firearm, according to the agency's photos and notes in the post. CHP did not identify the suspect or release additional details about where the collision took place.
Charges And Booking
Per the same CHP Hayward post, the driver faces hit-and-run, DUI and multiple firearm-related charges. The agency says the suspect was booked into Santa Rita Jail, Alameda County's main detention facility in Dublin.
Local Context
CHP Hayward has reported several traffic stops in recent years that ended with illegal weapons seized and drivers headed to Santa Rita. Earlier this year, an I-880 weapons bust involved a DUI suspect, firearms and another trip to the same jail. Posts like these are a regular feature of the office's social media, which often highlights enforcement activity in the East Bay.
Legal Implications
Whether this hit-and-run is ultimately charged as a misdemeanor or a felony will depend in part on whether anyone was hurt. Property-only collisions typically fall under Vehicle Code section 20002, while crashes involving injury can be charged as a felony under section 20001, according to California Courts guidance. California Legislature materials note that DUI offenses are governed by Vehicle Code section 23152, with penalties that increase if there are injuries, a high blood-alcohol level or prior convictions.
A booking into Santa Rita Jail is an administrative step and does not itself mean prosecutors have filed formal charges. This story will be updated if CHP or Alameda County officials release additional information about the incident or the suspect's identity.
