A Maricopa County man, Johnny Lee Castillo, has been indicted on multiple felony charges following a dangerous pursuit in November of last year in Phoenix.
According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Castillo initially fled from police while being investigated for a theft at a retail store. As Castillo fled the scene, he struck a Phoenix Police officer. Days later, police located Castillo, and for the second time, he ran from them. Over the course of the hourlong pursuit, Castillo repeatedly drove into oncoming traffic, reaching speeds of more than 100 MPH. He rammed a police vehicle, and endangered the lives of other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. The chase spanned multiple jurisdictions and ended only after officers disabled his vehicle.
Castillo is now charged with three counts of Aggravated Assault (Dangerous), a Class Two Felony; and one count of Unlawful Flight from Law Enforcement Vehicle, a Class Five Felony.
Castillo is being held on a $100,000 secured appearance bond. To be released, Castillo must pay the court an amount equal to 10% of the full bond. Trial is currently scheduled for November of this year.
Great work catching this guy. The bail isn’t high enough.