Chase Through Fremont Results In Assault Suspect's Arrest

FREMONT, CA — A police chase through Fremont on Tuesday resulted in a man's arrest on suspicion of assault and weapons charges, one day after he had eluded officers trying to pursue him, according to police.

Marquice McClinton, 33, didn't pull over when officers tried to stop him on Monday, according to the Fremont Police Department. A brief pursuit ensued but was quickly called off.

At 7:46 a.m. Tuesday, officers tried to pull McClinton over, but he led police on a six-minute pursuit along city streets, according to police. He crashed into an occupied car on the intersection of Mowry Avenue and Civic Center Drive, where police disabled his car and arrested him.

McClinton was medically cleared at a hospital and arrested on suspicion of multiple weapons violations, assault with a deadly weapon and evading.

The collision and subsequent investigation briefly shut down all eastbound lanes on Mowry between Paseo Padre Parkway and Civic. Police were able to clear the area by 9:26 a.m.

Bay City News contributed to this report.

Mowry Ave between Paseo Padre and Civic Center was temporarily closed due to a traffic collision. Officers were able to clear the scene faster than expected. A 33 yr old suspect was taken into custody for multiple weapons violations, assault with a deadly weapon and evading.

Detectives attempted a warrant service on suspect Marquice McClinton Monday, however he failed to yield during a traffic stop and fled officers. A short pursuit took place but was quickly called off. Today officers began looking for him again.
— Fremont Police Department (@FremontPD) December 31, 2019