Sonora, CA…Joshua Jeff Willis is behind bars at the Tuolumne County jail this morning on several felony charges following his arrest in Stanislaus County last night. Following a tip, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputies surrounded a Salida area motel and captured Willis as he attempted to flee out a rear bathroom window.

Willis’ arrest ends a week long search for him after he led Tuolumne County Deputies on a 25 mile pursuit which ended near Red Hills.

The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank our citizens for their many tips and cooperation.