40°F
weather icon Cloudy

Police chase through Nye County ends with arrest of Phoenix man

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Las Vegas on Wednesday night after a pursuit that started 177 miles away in Esmeralda County, police said.

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office took over a vehicle pursuit that began in Goldfield. Deputies followed the man out of Beatty, according to a department press release.

Nye County deputies then pursued the suspect, identified as Alberto Castro, of Phoenix, into western Las Vegas, where he was arrested after he fled on foot. Metropolitan Police Department air and K9 units assisted Nye County in arresting Castro. Nye County Captain David Boruchowtiz said the pursuit ended at 1511 Wheatland Way.

The Esmeralda County Sheriff’s Office could not be reached Wednesday night for information about what led to the pursuit or what suspected crimes were committed.

Contact David Wilson at dwilson@reviewjournal.com. Follow @davidwilson_RJ on Twitter.

MOST READ
THE LATEST
The warmth of appreciation

Amargosa veterans were honored with quilt presentation ceremony last month.

Making Tonopah a must-see destination

The Historical Storytelling project continues to gather fascinating facts.

Making the dreaming of a Sportsman’s Paradise come true

The quiet season gives time to focus and plan those trips to near and far-off places, to clean gear and organize for the next adventure.