Burglary suspect arrested after vehicle slides off road during pursuit

SAN MIGUEL, Colo. (KKTV) - A man was arrested following a pursuit on Saturday after being wanted for burglary, according to the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office. The individual, identified as 32-year-old Sheldon Tucksen, had multiple warrants out for his arrest.

Law enforcement was alerted and responded to assist Montrose County West End Deputies in locating Tucksen. When deputies attempted to pull him over on Highway 141, he fled the scene, leading to a chase.

The pursuit lasted approximately a mile before Tucksen's vehicle lost control and slid off the road due to his reckless driving.

Once the vehicle crashed, deputies apprehended both Tucksen and a passenger, who sustained a superficial injury during the incident.

Tucksen was arrested on his existing warrants along with new charges stemming from the pursuit and was subsequently booked into the Montrose County Jail.