Katt Williams, comedian, wanted for arrest in California police chase, legal troubles no laughing matter

(AP) SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The legal woes continue to mount for comedian Katt Williams. Sacramento authorities have issued a felony arrest warrant for Williams stemming from a police chase. 

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department tells KCRA-TV that the warrant is for felony reckless driving stemming from a Nov. 25 incident. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) says Williams fled officers on a three-wheeled motorcycle, after being spotted driving on the sidewalk near a Hyatt Hotel in downtown Sacramento.

Williams was asked to stop and refused, the CHP said, leading to the pursuit.

Williams' attorney, Thomas McAllister, told the judge Thursday that his client was under the impression that he didn't have to attend the hearing, and said Williams was back in California.

Authorities say Williams struck a man over the head with a microphone while performing Friday night, threw chairs at fans, and threatened a bar manager with a pool cue over the weekend.

Authorities say officers had to restrain Williams before he was taken into custody after the bar incident.