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Motorcycle Chase Leads To Buggy Arrest In Sonoma Valley

A stolen Honda Pioneer was reported in Kenwood hours after deputies pursued a fleeing motorcyclist.

The Sonoma County Sheriff's office asked the public to help locate a missing buggy. Days later, investigators connected the theft to a motorcycle pursuit and arrested a suspect.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's office asked the public to help locate a missing buggy. Days later, investigators connected the theft to a motorcycle pursuit and arrested a suspect. (Sonoma County Sheriff)

SONOMA VALLEY, CA — A motorcycle pursuit through Sonoma County led deputies to a suspect linked to a stolen side-by-side buggy.

The gray 2017 Honda Pioneer side-by-side was stolen from Kenwood on Oct. 25. The sheriff's office reported the theft on Monday.

The sheriff's office asked the public to help locate the vehicle.

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in the meantime, a Sonoma County Sheriff deputy tried to pull over a motorcyclist for passing vehicles on Highway 12 near Pythian Road.

A man fled into dense woods after abandoning his motorcycle.

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Deputies searched the area with help from the Santa Rosa Police Department and CHP Air 31 but could not find the man.

Investigators later connected buggy heist to the motorcyclist's description and security camera footage.

After reviewing security camera footage, investigators identified the suspect as Carl Trumble, 28.

Deputies arrested Trumble on Oct. 28 on an outstanding warrant and additional charges connected to the investigation.

The charges include felony evading a peace officer, felony evading a peace officer with disregard for safety, misdemeanor obstructing a peace officer, burglary, and vehicle theft.

Trumble is being held without bail.

On Monday, deputies recovered the buggy and returned it to its owner.

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