Martinez suspect rams K-9 officer’s car with stolen vehicle

MARTINEZ (BCN) — A suspect was arrested Friday afternoon in Martinez after he drove a stolen truck into a police officer’s car, police said.

An officer conducted a traffic stop on the driver, identified as Daniel Gillaspy, at 1:14 p.m. near Robinson Street and Alhambra Avenue, but Gillaspy allegedly drove away as the officer approached.

A pursuit ensued but officers called it off when he drove into oncoming traffic on Alhambra Avenue, police said.

“The truck yielded briefly and then fled the area as the officer approached the truck,” Martinez police said in a press release.

Shortly after the pursuit ended, an alert citizen notified police of the truck’s whereabouts and a K-9 officer responded.

As the officer arrived, Gillaspy allegedly rammed the officer’s car with the truck. No one was injured.

Gillaspy, 34, from Antioch, was booked into the county jail.