A 31-year-old felon accused of opening fire on a sheriff’s deputy while fleeing from a traffic stop in Jurupa Valley, then hiding out in Mexico until his whereabouts were uncovered, pleaded not guilty Monday to attempted murder of a peace officer and other offenses.

Martin Perez Jr. was extradited back to the United States last week following his apprehension by Mexican State Police.

Along with the attempted murder count, Perez is charged with felony evading, being a felon in possession of a firearm and a sentence-enhancing gun use allegation.

He was arraigned before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Melissa Hale, who scheduled a felony settlement conference for Oct. 22 at the Riverside Hall of Justice.

The defendant is being held without bail at the Byrd Detention Center in Murrie

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