High speed chase results in arrest of felon on parole and with a loaded firearm

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of Calexico woke up to a high-speed chase Thursday morning that ended with an arrest.

The Calexico Police Department (CPD) says the suspect had stolen a Kia SUV. The high speed chase began when the stolen vehicle was spotted by law enforcement.

"The pursuit span several city streets in Calexico and then headed East on Highway 98," said Sean Acuña, Acting Lieutenant with CPD.

23-year-old Anthony Bojorquez got out of the stolen SUV and ran into an open field.

"They engaged in a short foot pursuit once they lost sight of him due to the cover of darkness around the area...Calexico officers called for the aid of the U.S. Border Patrol and once U.S. Border Patrol arrived on scene a perimeter was established and Mr. Bojorquez was apprehended," said Acuña.

Police arrested 23-year-old Anthony Bojorquez on multiple charges.

About an hour later, Calexico police say a person walking along Highway 98 and Rivera Street found a 9mm firearm in the dirt.

"The pursuing officers noticed that Mr. Bojorquez veered to the right shoulder in the specific area where the firearm was located...so he was also charged with possession of a firearm and that firearm is undergoing fingerprint analysis," said Acuña.

Officers says Bojorquez is currently on parole for an assault with a deadly weapon case and has a history of violent offenses.

Bojorquez is currently at the Imperial County Jail. He is facing a total of three felony charges including avoiding arrest and possession of a stolen vehicle.