Man Escapes After High Speed Chase Through Socorro

By John Larson

SOCORRO – A high speed chase in Socorro last Friday ended when the suspect’s car crashed into a fence on Nicholas Ave., near a group of children playing.
According to the police report, at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Officer Stanley Montano spotted a Mercury headed west on Spring Street moving at a high rate of speed. The car then turned north at the intersection at Highway 60, and turned into Lincoln Ave., followed by Montano, who had activated his lights and siren.
The report said that the male driver of the Mercury attempted to make a left onto Nicholas Ave., but lost control and struck a fence in the 500 block of Nicholas. The driver then exited the car and started fleeing on foot, ignoring the officer’s order to stop.
The suspect, heavily tattooed on his head and body, was able to evade a search by Montano and backup officers. A female passenger in the car was questioned at the Police Department and released. The vehicle was towed by Hicks’ towing service to the Police Department where it was processed for evidence.
The report stated that when the car crashed into the fence there were children present at the house next door playing basketball.
Sgt. Richard Lopez said the suspect is still at large, and that investigators are waiting for evidence which includes, samples of DNA and fingerprints.
“We will release his name after we make the arrest,” he said. “He’s currently still at large.”

Man Escapes After High Speed Chase Through Socorro