Last night's high-speed drama unfolded on US 101 when California Highway Patrol Officers Stuart and Escoto halted a black Dodge Charger for cruising without a license plate. This led to the arrest of a convicted felon with more baggage than just his open San Francisco case.

The chase began close to midnight. After the police signaled it to stop, the suspect's car started to zigzag. While exiting onto Paradise Drive, the suspect threw a dark object out the window. This foreboding item, tossed as the Charger escaped, was later confirmed to be a stolen Smith & Wesson M&P handgun, CHP Marin reported.

The vehicle's misguided tour ended in a parking lot, where Officers carried out a high-risk maneuver to apprehend the driver, securing him without further incident. The ensuing investigation peeled back the layers, revealing a significant list of charges against the driver, including possession of a controlled substance, firearm violations, and a DUI for drugs—in combination with a firearm, no less.

With a rap sheet already tarnished by felonious conduct, the suspect now contends with an array of fresh allegations. CHP Marin's stern message was clear: "Stay vigilant, Marin County." The driver is accused of being a felon in possession of a firearm, destroying or concealing evidence, and committing a felony while on bail or release.