A Colorado man is facing multiple charges after police say he drove a truck onto a golf course, drove through a fence, and then led officers on a slow-speed pursuit.
The Cheyenne Police Department said officers received a report of a truck driving on a golf course at the Cheyenne Country Club at 800 Stinner Road around 5 p.m. Sept. 28.
Officers arrived at the scene and saw a blue GMC Sierra being driven through the golf course. Police say the truck drove through a fence and eventually left the area.
Cheyenne officers attempted to stop the truck, but the driver, identified as 48-year-old Gust Martinez Jr. of Lakewood, Colorado, refused to comply and continued to drive away at a slow speed.
Just the Beginning
Police further detailed that Martinez drove south on Randall Avenue while officers followed close by. Despite his slow speed, police say Martinez continued to drive recklessly.
At times, police say Martinez allegedly drove on the wrong side of the road and ran red lights during the pursuit.
The pursuit ended at the intersection of West 25th Street and Pioneer Avenue when Martinez stopped the truck. But it doesn’t really end there.
Martinez’s Last Stand
Police say after Martinez stopped the truck, he continued to actively resist and fight with officers before they were able to take him into custody. There were no details on how long he was resisting before officers were able to detain him.
A search of the GMC Sierra was then conducted by officers, and they found a rifle with a modified stock inside.
Cheyenne police also say Martinez is a previously convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm. No other details were given about his criminal history.
The Charges
Martinez was booked into the Laramie County Jail on multiple charges, according to police.
The charges include felony destruction of property, fleeing/eluding, reckless endangering, felon in possession of a firearm, failure to maintain a lane, failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to stop at a red light, driving the wrong direction on a one-way street, no vehicle registration, and interference with a peace officer.
An attempt to locate Martinez’s booking information was unsuccessful, so additional information about his bond, booking time, or expected court dates was not available.
It’s not clear why Martinez was driving through a golf course with his truck, but it’s not something you see every day. No injuries were reported.
Martinez is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.