Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Dept….On 04/24/2018 Officers from the Sonora Police Department with assistance for the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office attempted to locate Edward Cooper at a home on Norlin Street in Sonora. Cooper had several outstanding warrants for his arrest, which include Vehicle Theft, Probation Violations and Obstructing or Resisting Police Officers. Upon seeing officers, Cooper fled on foot leading officers on a short foot chase which ended on Green Street. Cooper was cornered by TCSO K9 Maverick and Officers from the Sonora Police Department and Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office.

Cooper was in possession of a hypodermic syringe and suspected methamphetamine at the time of his arrest. Cooper was booked into Tuolumne County Jail for his warrants and an additional charge of obstructing, further charges for drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia will also be added.