A man was arrested Monday after he allegedly led deputies on a Canyon Country pursuit in July that was terminated due to unsafe speeds. 

On Tuesday, July, 19, deputies conducting a patrol check of Galixy Avenue and Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country observed a vehicle accelerating in an unsafe manner, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  

“Deputies determined the vehicle was driving recklessly while under the influence of alcohol or narcotics,” Arriaga said. “As deputies exited their vehicle during an initiated traffic stop, the vehicle proceeded to flee down Sand Canyon Road, cross of Soledad Canyon Road, leading to a vehicle pursuit.”  

Due to unsafe speeds, the Canyon Country pursuit was terminated along Hayfork Road and Bouquet Canyon Road. 

The suspect remained at large at the time the incident occurred. 

Through investigative work, deputies were able to identify the suspect and located him on Monday. 

Jonathan Cuervo, 23, from Canyon Country was arrested for felony evading, according to officials. 

The Canyon Country pursuit suspect was booked into the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station with bail set at $75,000, according to arrest records. 

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