NEWS RELEASE
November 16, 2016 5:30 a.m.
CASE # 16-80955
On November 10, 2016, at 10:40 p.m., officers from the Redding Police Department were dispatched to a call of a citizen following a Chrysler Sebring being driven by a possible intoxicated driver. The driver nearly struck another vehicle on Shasta View Drive and was driving erratically. Officers arrived in the area, found the Chrysler passenger car and attempted a traffic enforcement stop. The driver, later identified as Joshua Eugene Brock (36 years of Redding), attempted to flee from officers and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit Brock threw a loaded 9mm handgun, with a high capacity magazine, out of his car window. Brock eventually pulled over and ended the pursuit on Highway 44 near Shasta View Drive.
Brock admitted to having a large quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana, and another firearm in his car. A search of the vehicle discovered 22 ounces of methamphetamine, 5 pounds of marijuana, and a loaded sawed off shotgun.
Brock has an extensive criminal history for transportation and sales of narcotics, resulting in two prior state prison sentences. Brock was booked at the Shasta County Jail for 8 felony charges to include possession of methamphetamine for sale, being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, possession of marijuana for sale, evading an officer, being armed during the commission of selling narcotics, and driving under the influence of drugs. Brock posted bail at the Shasta County Jail and was released the morning of his arrest.
Contact: Corporal Brian Cole #329
Redding Police Department
530-225-4200
Reviewed: Sergeant Les James #304
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