Deputies in San Mateo County recently arrested a man for allegedly driving and evading police while intoxicated. According to reports, the driver’s passenger was arrested as well.

According to a press release from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy on patrol in Half Moon Bay attempted to pull over a vehicle for vehicle code violations, but the driver refused to yield and briefly evaded law enforcement.

The deputy eventually discovered the vehicle in a parking lot near Amesport Landing.

Law enforcement officers made contact with the driver, who allegedly became agitated, displayed signs of impairment, and refused commands. The driver was discovered to be under the influence of alcohol and cocaine.

Matias Fuentes Santini, 26, was arrested on suspicion of having a loaded firearm in his vehicle, being under the influence while in possession of a loaded firearm, and driving while intoxicated.

The passenger, Iris M. Grant, 20, was arrested on suspicion of public drunkenness and obstruction.

Deputies reportedly recovered a loaded semi-automatic firearm and a loaded magazine from the vehicle, as well as “drug paraphernalia” and “other evidence,” according to the Sheriff’s Office.

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