IDAHO FALLS — East Idaho law enforcement officers arrested a wanted man after a vehicle chase on Friday, according to a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department.

Pedro A. Lopez, 25, of Idaho Falls, also known as “Lil South,” had six outstanding warrants at the time of his arrest and is a known gang member, according to the news release.

Lopez was located in the area of 21st Street and Leslie Avenue, near Tautphaus Park. When law enforcement tried to perform a traffic stop on Lopez, he fled.

Police followed Lopez as the black sedan he was driving began to smoke. He led law enforcement in a pursuit southbound and then turned west onto Sunnyside Road.

Several other law enforcement units responded to the pursuit. The chase continued briefly until Lopez turned north onto Pioneer Lane, where law enforcement officers were able to corner Lopez.

When cornered, Lopez refused to get out of the vehicle. Officers approached the vehicle to remove Lopez and arrest him. A Taser was ultimately deployed.

Shortly thereafter, Lopez was arrested and booked into the Bonneville County Jail on the following charges:

• Felony: Flee or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle.
• Assault or Battery Upon Certain Personnel.
• Reckless Driving.
• Drug Paraphernalia — Use or Possess with Intent to Use.
• Resisting or Obstructing Officers.
• Driver’s License Violation.
• Warrant: Failure to appear.
• Warrant: Failure to appear.
• Warrant: Failure to appear.
• Warrant: Probation violation.

“The inter-agency teamwork of the Idaho Falls Police, Bonneville County, Madison County and Fremont County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Idaho State Police were the key to the successful apprehension,” the news release said.