Valley Springs, CA…On 06/23/16 at approximately 2250 hours, Calaveras County Deputies observed a motorcycle making unsafe lane changes. The motorcycle was traveling at speeds greater than 75 mph and crossing a double divided highway. Deputies attempted to conduct an enforcement stop on the violations near Pattison Road and South Camanche Parkway, in Burson.

The driver of the motorcycle accelerated in attempt to flee from the pursuing deputies on South Camanche Parkway towards highway 12. The driver continued through stop signs and passed vehicles at unsafe speeds. The pursuit entered San Joaquin County and was subsequently turned over to the California Highway Patrol. The Pursuit traveled through Lodi and Stockton areas for a distance of 70 miles. The pursuit involved up to 3 Calaveras County Sheriff, 6 CHP’s, and a CHP helicopter.

The driver, later identified as 50 year old William Pauley of Lodi. William Pauley was subsequently arrested by the CHP for evading police with disregard for public safety, drive on a suspended license for a DUI, crossing over double yellow lines, excessive speeds, and driving with a without the proper motorcycle endorsement. The driver was booked into the San Joaquin County Jail.