Drivers Try Fleeing Arrests in Two Separate Incidents

Arrest made in senior domestic violence incident

Elk Grove Police arrested two men in separate incidents yesterday after both allegedly tried fleeing the scene after vehicle enforcement stops.

The first incident happened early Tuesday morning near Bruceville Road and Laguna Boulevard when officers noticed 18-year old Michael Patterson was operating a vehicle without headlights on.

When officers attempted to stop the suspect, he failed to yield and short vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended when Patterson collided with a tree.

Patterson then reportedly left the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers established a perimeter and were able to locate him.

A records search revealed the vehicle Patterson was driving had been reported stolen. The suspect was arrested and transferred to county jail.

The other incident happened late last night when police initiated a code enforcement stop near Laguna Boulevard and Laguna Park Drive. Upon contact, the suspect, 33-year old Richard Frutoznorman of Sacramento, displayed objective signs of impairment.

After performing poorly on the field sobriety test, the suspected allegedly attempted to run away from the officers. After a short pursuit, officers apprehended the suspect who was arrested and transferred to the county jail.

In other activity, an Elk Grove woman was arrested following a senior domestic violence incident.

According to police reports, 49-year old Jeanette Parker was involved in a verbal argument with her elderly mother that escalated into a physical confrontation. Parker allegedly grabbed her mother and struck her several times with her fists.

Upon arrival, officers arrested Parker and transferred her to the count jail. The victim was issued an emergency protective order.