By Associated Press - Friday, February 24, 2017

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Troopers in Northern California have arrested a man they believe was the subject of police chase that resulted in an officer’s death.

California Highway Patrol tells the Sacramento Bee (https://bit.ly/2mfMGv2 ) that a 26-year-old man was taken into custody Thursday in connection with the death of 31-year-old Officer Lucas Chellew of Granite Bay.

Authorities say they believe the man they arrested is the person Chellew was chasing Wednesday when he crashed his motorcycle and was fatally injured.

Sacramento County Main Jail records show that the suspect has been booked for investigation of evading a police officer, reckless driving, vehicle theft, possession of a stolen vehicle and resisting arrest. He was also booked on an outstanding warrant from Pacer County, although it was not immediately clear what the warrant was for.

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Information from: The Sacramento Bee, https://www.sacbee.com

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