BUENA VISTA, Colo. (KKTV) — A man wanted on multiple warrants was arrested in Buena Vista late last week after fleeing a traffic stop in a stolen vehicle and assaulting a deputy during his apprehension, according to the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect, identified as 47-year-old William McCoy of Del Norte, was pulled over around 5:50 p.m. near CR 306 and Highway 24 after deputies recognized the vehicle as reported stolen out of Alamosa.
As soon as the vehicle stopped, McCoy reportedly fled on foot. A deputy pursued and eventually apprehended him, though officials say McCoy allegedly assaulted the deputy in the process. Both were later treated for minor injuries at a local hospital.
A search of the stolen car revealed:
Open containers of alcohol and marijuana
About 1.9 grams of methamphetamine
A debit card not belonging to McCoy
Multiple pieces of drug paraphernalia
McCoy was booked into the Chaffee County Jail on several new charges including:
Second-Degree Assault on a Peace Officer
Second-Degree Motor Vehicle Theft
Driving Under the Influence
Resisting Arrest
Drug possession and open container violations
He was also arrested on two active warrants from Alamosa County, which include charges of:
Domestic Violence Assault
First-Degree Burglary
Second-Degree Assault by Strangulation
Sexual Assault
Criminal Impersonation
False Imprisonment
Violating Bail or Bond Conditions
McCoy is currently being held on a $153,000 bond.
