Parolee Nabbed After Chase, Fight With Police

ANTIOCH - A parolee who allegedly stole a vehicle in an armed carjacking was arrested Wednesday morning in Antioch after he fled from police and scuffled with officers.

Antioch police detectives initially spotted the man, identified as 28-year-old Justin Griffin, around 10 a.m. driving a vehicle that was reportedly stolen at gunpoint several days earlier.

Griffin, described by police as a parolee who had warrants for his arrest, allegedly sped away from officers who tried to make contact with him.

After a short pursuit, Griffin collided with a vehicle on Delta Fair Boulevard near Somersville Road, located near the County East Mall.

Griffin fled on foot, but officers caught up to him in the parking lot of a nearby business.

Police said Griffin fought with the officers before he was taken into custody.

Both Griffin and the driver he collided with were evaluated at a hospital as a precaution, police said.

After Griffin was released from the hospital, he was taken to Martinez Detention Facility and booked.

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