Caldwell man faces felony DUI after crashing into Nampa Police car, leading to pursuit
Jan 24, 2026
A 64-year-old Caldwell man is facing a felony DUI charge after crashing into a police car and fleeing from authorities in Nampa.According to a Facebook post from Nampa Police, on January 23, Jose Franco Sosa Jr. struck a police
car at the intersection of 7th Ave. S. and 7th St. S.Sosa fled the scene of the crash, prompting a police chase that ended near I-84 and Northside Blvd.Sosa was arrested and charged with DUI and eluding, both felony charges.Nampa Police stress the importance of driving sober, saying in their post that drunk driving, "is a selfish act that can have life-long effects on your loved ones and the loved ones that you could hurtor kill."Authorities say there are no reported injuries as a result of the crash. Idaho State Police is investigating the incident.For Canyon County happenings, news, and more join our Facebook Group: 2C Neighborhood News - Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton
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