{"id":434369,"date":"2026-08-16T06:36:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T06:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/434369\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T06:36:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T06:36:33","slug":"deputies-arrest-drunk-driver-following-pursuit-recover-loaded-rifle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/434369\/","title":{"rendered":"Deputies Arrest Drunk Driver Following Pursuit, Recover Loaded Rifle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deputies have booked 29 year old Joseph Villareal Ramirez of Fresno into the Fresno County Jail.<\/p>\n

He faces charges of evading police, driving under the influence and illegal possession of a firearm by a felon. \u00a0His bail is set at $175,000.<\/p>\n

Around 4:15 am on Monday, a deputy witnessed an SUV run a stop sign at the intersection of Olive and Hughes Avenues in Fresno. \u00a0The deputy attempted to make a traffic stop, but the driver refused to pull over and a pursuit took place. \u00a0While on Highway 99, the suspect reached a top speed of 110 mph. \u00a0The deputy then saw a rifle thrown out of the window of the suspect\u2019s vehicle. \u00a0On Jensen Ave., a bottle of alcohol was then tossed out of the suspect\u2019s vehicle. \u00a0The driver, Joseph Villareal Ramirez, eventually pulled over on Holly Ave. in a southwest Fresno neighborhood. \u00a0Deputies took the suspect into custody.<\/p>\n

Assisting deputies canvassed Highway 99 and recovered a loaded rifle equipped with a large capacity magazine.<\/p>\n

Although an arrest has been made, if you have additional information about this suspect, report it by calling the Sheriff\u2019s Office at (559) 600-3111. \u00a0Tips may also be submitted to Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or online at www.valleycrimestoppers.org<\/a>\u00a0 You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. \u00a0Reference case #26-9315.<\/p>\n

\"Joseph
\nJoseph Villareal Ramirez<\/p>\n

\"Recovered
\nRecovered 22LR caliber rifle<\/p>\n

\"Recovered
\nRecovered 22LR caliber rifle
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