Deputies Arrest Temecula Man After Vehicle Pursuit

Riverside County deputies arrested a 41-year-old man who fled a vehicle check and abandoned his car before being taken into custody.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Law Enforcement

Deputies Arrest Temecula Man After Vehicle Pursuit

Riverside County Sheriff's deputies arrested Teddy Hamner after a vehicle pursuit that began at 10:32 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, near Temecula Parkway and Pechanga Parkway in Temecula. Hamner was booked on suspicion of evading law enforcement and five outstanding felony warrants.

Why it matters

The arrest removed a driver who refused deputies' commands and fled on foot, and the incident temporarily closed roads on Via Rio and Avenida de Misiones in Temecula. The case illustrates how a routine vehicle check can escalate into a multi-unit search for local residents.

Hamner, 41, was booked on suspicion of evading law enforcement and on five outstanding felony warrants, and no court dates have been reported. The filing does not specify the offenses underlying the five felony warrants.

The players

Riverside County Sheriff's Department

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas and contracted cities across the county, including Temecula.

Teddy Hamner

Teddy Hamner is the 41-year-old Riverside man arrested after fleeing a vehicle check and abandoning his car in Temecula.

The details

Deputies attempted a vehicle check near Temecula Parkway and Pechanga Parkway before the driver refused commands and fled, ending the chase near Via Rio. Deputies then searched the area with the K-9 Unit, Aviation Unit and Emergency Service Team before taking Hamner into custody without incident.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 10:32 a.m.: Deputies attempt a vehicle check near Temecula Parkway and Pechanga Parkway, prompting the pursuit.

Legal Context

Evading law enforcement charges are routinely paired with outstanding warrants in Riverside County booking records, and this arrest follows that pattern of vehicle stops escalating into multi-unit searches. The case shows how a single vehicle check can lead to a pursuit that involves aerial and tactical resources.

Motorists in Temecula near Via Rio and Avenida de Misiones may have encountered road closures during the response. Residents should expect a visible law enforcement presence when vehicle stops escalate into pursuits.

The takeaway

Vehicle checks that turn into pursuits can quickly draw in aviation, K-9 and tactical units, so drivers who receive a stop should comply with deputies' commands to avoid escalation. Residents near active incidents should follow posted road closures and officer directions.