Female Sonora Officer Chases And Tackles Felony Suspect

SONORA (CBS13) — A Sonora man with multiple outstanding warrants was arrested after he was tackled by a female officer.

Roy Allen Chandler Jr.'s booking photo. (credit: Sonora Police Department)

Police said when they confronted 33-year-old Roy Allen Chandler Jr., he attempted to run, started a short foot pursuit. He was tackled approximately 50 yards later by the female officer on the scene.

Officers said Chandler had a felony warrant, a misdemeanor warrant, was carrying various items of drug paraphernalia and had provided officers with a false name during their initial contact.

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