Driver arrested after high-speed pursuit across San Diego beach
Driver arrested after San Diego beach pursuit; facing felony DUI and evading charges.
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San Diego Vehicle Pursuit Beach Arrest
A 25-year-old man was arrested in San Diego after leading police on multiple vehicle pursuits that ended on a public beach. He faced charges including felony evading and DUI.
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2026-09-01 to 2026-11-07 · UTC publication dates
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San Diego police pursue reckless driver across Pacific Beach with no injuries reported
Despite the chaotic multi-chase pursuit involving a reckless driver in a Nissan Frontier that ended on a public beach with beachgoers present, police reported no injuries occurred during the incident. Officers used an Airborne Law Enforcement helicopter to track the vehicle and conducted a high-risk vehicle stop on the sand.
25-year-old Griffin Charles Foy arrested after reckless driving pursuit ending on San Diego beach
Griffin Charles Foy, 25, was arrested after leading San Diego Police on multiple vehicle pursuits through the Pacific Beach neighborhood and onto a public beach. The incident began before 7:30 a.m. on Sunday when police received reports of reckless driving involving a tan or gold Nissan Frontier. Foy was observed doing donuts in parking lots, nearly hitting other vehicles, and potentially striking curbs and a retaining wall. Officers terminated two initial pursuits due to safety concerns, but continued tracking the vehicle with an Airborne Law Enforcement helicopter. The truck eventually drove onto Pacific Beach toward the water, where officers conducted a high-risk vehicle stop and took Foy into custody without incident.
Felony DUI and evading charges filed against suspect in San Diego beach pursuit
Griffin Charles Foy was booked into San Diego Central Jail on felony charges including felony evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety, obstructing or resisting a peace officer, and driving under the influence of drugs.
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