By Associated Press - Sunday, November 15, 2020

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - An Ojo Caliente man with warrants out for his arrest has been taken into custody after a high-speed chase., according to the New Mexico State Police

They said 24-year-old Jeffrey Martinez was being held on suspicion of three counts of aggravated battery on a peace officer, three counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer and one count each of retaining stolen property and aggravated fleeing a peace officer.

Martinez was wanted on warrants for aggravated DWI, criminal damage to property, breaking and entering, drug possession, child abuse, disorderly conduct and obstructing a police officer, state police said



Police and Santa Fe County Sheriff’s officials responded to a report of a stolen vehicle pulling a camper trailer Friday afternoon.

The vehicle sped off, striking and injuring a deputy with the camper.

Authorities said another deputy fired at least one shot at Martinez, but missed.

Martinez later was arrested on State Road 503 in Cundiyo.

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