VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A man speeding away from officers and causing a pursuit was arrested early Saturday morning, Visalia police said.

Investigators report that just before 2 a.m., officers were notified about a large group of people gathered near Dinuba Boulevard and Riggin Avenue.

As they were pulling up to the group, officers say a gray Chevy Silverado sped away from the area and began driving recklessly through city streets.

The vehicle refused to stop, and its driver led officers on a two-and-a-half-mile pursuit that ended near Pratt Avenue and Demaree Street.

Visalia Police said 23-year-old Raul Pacheco from Corcoran was behind the wheel and was taken into custody. His passengers were also from Corcoran.

A gun was recovered back where the pursuit began, and several spen

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