IDAHO: Joseph Castillo charged with stealing semi and fleeing from troopers while DUI

Bannock County Sheriff patrol unit
According to the Idaho State Police, on June 8, 2020, at 10:17 p.m., Idaho State Police received a report that Joseph J. Castillo, 25, of Crowley, Louisiana, was unlawfully in possession of a 2016 Peterbilt Semi Tractor. Castillo was travelling northbound on I-15 at milepost 40, near Arimo. 

Idaho State Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop northbound on I15, near the Inkom Port of Entry. Castillo fled from police, where he drove at approximately 80 mph, passed another semi unsafely, then continued westbound on I86 into Power County where spike strips were deployed to deflate the tires.

Castillo came to a stop westbound I86 at milepost 38, then fled on foot through a field and into American Falls. Castillo was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. 

Castillo was booked into the Bannock County Jail, and the charges included felony eluding, operating a vehicle without the owner's consent, resist and obstruct, DUI, open container, and possession of a firearm while under the influence. 

Idaho State Police was assisted by Bannock County Sheriff's Office, Pocatello Police Department, Power County Sheriff's Office and American Falls Police Department. 
Joseph Castillion of Crowley, Louisiana charged with theft of semi and DUI on June 8, 2020. Idaho State Police
CASTILLO, JOSEPH JOHN 


  Arrest Type:     INCARCERATED W/NO WARNT
  Arrest Agency:   Bannock County Sheriffs Office
  Arrest Location: I-86 - 860 TETON

   Offense Date      Offense Description            Related Case Crt  Court Reference Bail         Bail Type
   ----------------- ------------------------------ ------------ ---- --------------- ------------ ----------
                     Resisting and Obstructing                   MAG  ISP4009001180                [No code entered]
                     DUI COMMERCIAL (.04 - .08)                  MAG  ISP4009001180                [No code entered]
                     ALCOHOL DRINK POSS OPEN BY OPERATOR VEH              MAG  ISP4009001180                [No code entered]
                     DRUG-U/INFLUENCE CONTROL SUB IN PUBLIC              MAG  ISP4009001180                [No code entered]
                     ELUDING OFFICER FELONY                      DIS  CR03-20-05480                [No code entered]
                     DRIVE W/OUT OWNERS CONSENT                  MAG  CR03-20-05462                [No code entered]